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“Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school High school students in France resumed protests on a smaller scale as pupils returned from a two-week break.”

“High school students in France have resumed protests on a much smaller scale than in previous weeks as pupils returned from their two-week holiday break.”

“France has seen ongoing student protests since mid-September, sparked initially over conditions in high schools, where young people complained about the deteriorating buildings, overcrowded classrooms and teacher absences.”

“France’s Ministry of Interior said 410,000 people protested nationwide on Saturday, including 110,000 in Paris, as the government has struggled to address the issues raised by the student-led protests.”

“Images from the violent unrest in France have travelled around the world.”

“Rallies spread across Europe On October 17, protests drew more than 500,000 people and turned into some of France’s worst rioting in years, according to government estimates, with shops in Paris looted.”

“France’s interior minister has announced the deployment of 70,000 police officers across the country in preparation for planned protests on Saturday, coinciding with Halloween.”

“‘Global system organising attacks on our rights’ Alice Cohen-Morzadec, spokesperson for the French Student Union and a regular protester, views the flag as a symbol of the daily struggles in the occupied West Bank and Gaza and broader global inequalities.”

““France is burning”, “France in turmoil”, “Chaos in France”, the headlines have declared, focusing on the violent element of an otherwise peaceful student movement demanding better conditions for education.”

“Berlin, Germany – Thousands of people are gathering in Berlin and more than 30 other German cities as the nation becomes the latest European country to be hit by a wave of student protests sweeping the continent.”

“The hidden abode of alternative politics Although the student protests were triggered by one particular incident – the death of 16 people in a train canopy collapse at a newly renovated station in 2024 – their anger had much deeper roots.”

“The violent weekend demonstrations followed weeks of protests by high school students against overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and underinvestment in education, the biggest youth-led protest movement in the country in recent memory.”

“In Pictures France woke up on Sunday to streets scarred by burned cars, smashed shopfronts and looted businesses after cost-of-living protests spiralled into some of the worst unrest in years.”

“France tackles new wave of nationwide protests France is tackling a new wave of nationwide protests today, as students, unions, and Yellow Vest activists rally against high prices and inequality.”

“Protests escalated last week after school and university students joined them, citing rising tuition fees and crumbling infrastructure.”

“Student protests against poor conditions in Albania’s education system have continued for a third day in the capital, Tirana, as Prime Minister Edi Rama insists he will not resign.”

“The demonstration comes amid a broader wave of student activism across Europe, including weeks of high school protests and blockades in France.”

“In Pictures Tens of thousands of people have joined rallies across France in support of protesting high school students, boosting a movement that is posing a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down.”

“Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protests Published On 13 Oct 2026 Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protests”

“France has been shaken by a wave of protests since mid-September, a movement sparked by high school students in a Paris suburb that grew into a nationwide mobilisation tapping into widespread discontent.”

“Presenter: James Bays Guests: Jack Eisner – Public law student at Sciences Po Paris, who has taken part in protests Rainbow Murray – Specialist in French politics and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London Petros Fassoulas – Secretary…”

“Paris Saint-Germain’s home Ligue 1 game against Lyon scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed until Monday, the French league announced, following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in the French capital.”

“As high school student protests began in France last month, footage soon spread on social media of angry parents dragging their children away from demonstrations.”

“Paris, France – President Emmanuel Macron plans to meet with high school student representatives as the country braces for further protests over the weekend.”

“Milan’s youth follow France in violent cost-of-living protests Thousands of students and teachers have rallied across cities in Greece, demanding more funding for education, including better facilities and smaller class sizes.”

“The camps mirrored housing protests in neighbouring Spain, and coincided with unrest over rising living costs in countries such as France, Belgium and Italy.”

“The protests began as a student movement demanding smaller classes, more teachers and a more equal education system.”

“Weeks of student protests in France have grown into some of the worst unrest in Europe in recent years.”