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26 articles about 17 events for “French Student Protests” from The Independent.

Education · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-02
French students block school entrance with bins as protests enter third week The Independent · 2026-11-02

“French student protesters have blocked the entrances to dozens of high schools nationwide, reigniting protests on a smaller scale as pupils returned from a two-week break.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-11-01
Protester in Batman costume arrested during violent Halloween clashes in Germany The Independent · 2026-11-01

“In Frankfurt, Germany's financial hub, at least two stores were looted as protests turned violent, with several more damaged and police trying to get the situation under control, according to a Reuters witness.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-31
Paris police fire tear gas as more than 300,000 march across France in latest anti-government protests The Independent · 2026-10-31

“Mass protests in the country began last month when secondary school pupils walked out over staff shortages, deteriorating school buildings and a university admissions system seen as unfair to disadvantaged students.”

Spanish Police Arrest Blocus Leader

Crime & Law · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Blocus 'leader' arrested by Spanish police after protests turn violent The Independent · 2026-10-30

“Blocus has, in recent days, been accused of using social media to exploit student protests, and using legitimate demonstrations as a cover for violence and looting.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Armoured vehicles around Colosseum as major protests sweep Italy The Independent · 2026-10-30

“The protests drew a broad church, including medical students in Rome who told La Repubblica they were marching after years on temporary contracts and salaries worth just €1,300-1,500 per month (£1,080-1,250), while paying €900 in rent.”

France White House Rift Deepens

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-29
France hits back at White House over riot trolling as rift deepens: ‘Nostalgia can be misleading’ The Independent · 2026-10-29

“The White House’s official account on X on Wednesday shared footage of the ongoing protests in France, contrasted with romantic imagery of an orderly Paris in the early 20th century.”

Education · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Hundreds arrested as French student protests about overcrowded classrooms turn violent The Independent · 2026-09-30

“Log in More than 400 people were detained in France on Tuesday as nationwide student protests turned violent after young people blockaded dozens of schools over overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages.”

French Riots and Their Fallout

Politics · 5 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-21
‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the French protests slogan mean? The Independent · 2026-10-21

“The French Interior Ministry also has not addressed whether its agents used the phrase, but did tell the New York Times that enforcement officials may use online personas to speak with people suspected of organising unlawful activities during protests.”

What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe The Independent · 2026-10-19

“The protests began in September, launched by students angry at the conditions at their high schools after the summer holidays.”

What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe The Independent · 2026-10-19

“The protests began in September, launched by students angry at the conditions at their high schools after the summer holidays.”

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Politics · 4 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-24
France protests latest: 135 arrested and tear gas fired at demonstrators as unrest erupts The Independent · 2026-10-24

“Watch: Protests take place across France as country braces for riots What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they are spreading across Europe Click below for everything you need to know about the nationwide movement: Demonstrators accuse French…”

Fears of further violence as France braces for more protests this weekend The Independent · 2026-10-23

“The country faced unprecedented violence after student protests led to clashes with police, which caused at least one teenager to have his hand blown off by a stun grenade and a one-year-old toddler to be hospitalised after a firework went off near his pram.”

France protests latest: Shopkeepers stock up on weapons as Paris braces for another weekend of chaos The Independent · 2026-10-23

“Protests erupted last month in response to the perceived state of decline in schools, with students aggrieved by teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and crumbling infrastructure.”

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Education · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-13 to 2026-10-14
Greta Thunberg joins French teens protesting over run-down schools: ‘Whole world watching with awe’ The Independent · 2026-10-14

“In Germany, high school students are calling for an international youth strike on Nov. 20, in solidarity with the French protests.”

Greta Thunberg joins demonstrators as French pupils stage another day of protests The Independent · 2026-10-13

“Log in Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined demonstrators outside a high school in a working-class suburb of Paris on Tuesday, as French pupils staged another day of protests over poor learning conditions.”

Education · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
Riot police clash with student protesters as France engulfed by mass school protests The Independent · 2026-10-06

“Students, teachers and parents have all joined the protests to voice their anger over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings.”

France student protests latest: 50,000 set to demonstrate across Paris today as violent displays escalate The Independent · 2026-10-06

“Log in Student protests have gripped France as thousands have rallied in increasingly violent demonstrations, which are expected to hit a peak today.”

Gen Z Protests In Europe

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-28
The rise and rise of the Gen Z protests changing Europe: 'Nobody heard us' The Independent · 2026-10-28

“This weekend they also brought real change – student-led protests culminated in the toppling in an election of Serbia’s long-time leader Aleksandar Vucic after nearly two years of demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism.”

Yellow Vest Protests Continue

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-26
French protesters plan more demonstrations this week ahead of general strike as anger grows The Independent · 2026-10-26

“…l unrest that saw more than 1,300 arrests across the country, labour federations and student groups have called for widespread industrial action throughout the week, culminating in a major day of mobilisations and further demonstrations on Saturday 31…”

Sports · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-20
Paris NFL game given green light to go ahead after violent protests in France The Independent · 2026-10-20

“Log in Sunday's NFL matchup in Paris between the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers will proceed as scheduled under heightened security measures, the league announced Tuesday, following a period of violent unrest that engulfed the French capital.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-20
France protests latest: Paris and Nice impose curfews as Trump tries to exploit riots for midterm gains The Independent · 2026-10-20

“… not be next, says Sean O’Grady Louvre remains closed after students blockade Paris museum The Louvre in Paris remained closed to visitors on Monday after students blocked its entrances in solidarity with the high school protests that have spread across…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-18
Albanian’s PM says violent protest are a threat to country joining the European Union The Independent · 2026-10-18

“Log in Albanian’s Prime Minister has said the protests in his country are a threat not to his government but to Albania's progress toward joining the European Union.”

Student Protests In France

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
One-year-old infant hospitalised after being hit by firework as school protests sweep France The Independent · 2026-10-07

“Log in A one-year-old infant has been hospitalised after being hit by a firework while in a pram during nationwide student protests that have rocked France.”

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