High school students across France have once again blockaded schools and marched through major cities, demanding increased investment and concrete measures to improve educational conditions. The protests, which have already lasted ten days and caused hundreds of injuries, saw large crowds in Lille, Rennes, Nantes, Lyon, Toulon, Marseille, and a procession in Paris that reached Place de la Bastille. Despite government pledges to address the grievances, the demonstrators have vowed to continue their campaign. The movement highlights growing frustration among students and teachers over the state of schools nationwide.
Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditionsEurope live – latest updatesHigh school students have again blockaded schools and marched through cities across France, promising to continue their campaign despite government pledges to address the grievances underlying 10 days of protests that have left hundreds injured.Large crowds took to the streets on Thursday for mainly peaceful demonstrations in cities including Lille, Rennes, Nantes, Lyon, Toulon and Marseille, while in Paris a procession marched through the city centre to arrive at the Place de la Bastille. Continue reading...
