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“French school protests resume on smaller scale as students return from break PARIS, Nov 2 - French high school student protests resumed on Monday on a much smaller scale than in past weeks as pupils returned from a two-week break, with youngsters trying to…”

“French school blockades to restart from Nov 2: Student group PARIS – The head of a student group said a campaign of high school blockades would restart from Nov 2, adding the government’s proposals did not go far enough.”

“New school blockades Student protesters complained the police did not authorise a march through the centre of the French capital and vowed to stage new blockades of high schools and universities next week.”

“"When I was little, I was told young people were the future," said Aaron Berthier de Grandry, a 15-year-old high school student in the Paris suburb of Nogent-sur-Marne who plans to join his third consecutive weekend of protests.”

“French interior minister to deploy 70,000 police for Halloween protests PARIS, Oct 29 - French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that this Saturday was looking like "a very high risk" day for public order and that he would again deploy 70,000 security…”

“Dozens injured in French student protests over school resources PARIS, Sept 30 - Dozens of people have been injured so far in a wave of student demonstrations, France's Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Wednesday, as students continued to protest…”

“Hundreds of French schools stay closed ahead of nationwide day of student protests PARIS, Oct 5 - Hundreds of French high schools will begin a second week of closures on Monday as protests over dilapidated schools and classrooms, overcrowding and teacher…”

“French students vow more protests despite Macron government’s concessions AI generated PARIS - French student leaders vowed to go on protesting despite government concessions on education, keeping pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as the movement spreads…”

“French minister says Halloween protests could turn violent PARIS, Oct 26 - French authorities are bracing for more street unrest next weekend despite a huge security operation that helped contain nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, Interior Minister…”

“Labour leaders urged further protests next Saturday and a nationwide strike on November 5, saying frustration over wages, living costs and public services was spreading far beyond the student movement that first mobilised last month.”

“Protests ripple across Europe The nationwide unrest began with small student demonstrations in suburban Paris in September to denounce school conditions.”

“French policing under scrutiny as student protest injuries mount PARIS/ARGENTEUIL, France, Oct 10 - Fourteen-year-old Eden suffered a broken jaw and multiple smashed teeth when he was struck by a tear gas canister directed towards him at close range by a…”

“France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests PARIS, Oct 7 - The French government said on Wednesday it was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests after a 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off during a clash with…”

“…es several teeth to tear gas grenade AI generated PARIS - A French policeman was charged on Oct 6 with violence for last week firing a tear gas grenade at close range at a 14-year-old student during high school protests that have shaken the country, a…”

“French student protesters vow to keep up their fight after scoring first win PARIS, Oct 9 - French student unions vowed on Friday to keep up protests after scoring their first win in a campaign that is increasingly supported by Paris's elite universities,…”

“According to an Elabe poll for BFM TV, 72% of French people think the students' demands are legitimate, but 55% of them think the protests should stop.”

“Amnesty International said late on Oct 5 that the French authorities should “put an end to the disproportionate police repression seen in recent days during student protests”.”

“French police response under scrutiny The protests in France began in September, at high schools in Paris’ working-class northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public…”

“Students, trade unions and Yellow Vests set to protest across France PARIS, Oct 17 - Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to…”

“‘Nobody heard us’ – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe BELGRADE/MILAN/BRUSSELS/TIRANA – Maya Gourdel, a 19-year-old student in Brussels, sits at a desk writing slogans against those running her country: “If we burn, you burn with us!””

“In an op-ed published in French daily Le Monde last week, a coalition of trade unions and student groups warned of a “serious infringement on the freedom to demonstrate.””

“…far-right leader Marine Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation ORLEANS, France - Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, the frontrunner in the 2027 French presidential election, formally launched her campaign on Oct 25 with a promise to…”

“The posts also used the slogan "Institut Indignats", a translation of the movement "Lyceés Indignés" which was used to rally students who have protested in France in recent weeks.”

“…icts in fast-track justice after riots AI generated PARIS - French courts have swiftly handed out verdicts, including orders to serve jail time, in fast-track justice for defendants accused over the rioting that erupted on the sidelines of protests at the…”

“France’s Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest PARIS, Oct 22 - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for…”

“Greek students, teachers, civil servants plan protests over high cost of living AI generated ATHENS – Students, teachers and civil servants will rally in Greece on Oct 21 to protest against the high cost of living, saying they face the same problems that…”

“A protest also took place in the eastern city of Liège, where students earlier this month demonstrated over the French-language education system, citing rising education costs and difficulties accessing study materials.”

“French President Emmanuel Macron is facing student protests and sharp bond losses over a budget deadlock, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to get his coalition on track after regional vote defeats, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez trails…”

“French students say they are determined to press their demands over absent teachers, dilapidated buildings, overcrowded schedules and other grievances.”

“Wealthy French quit failing state schools squeezed by pensions and austerity PARIS, Oct 9 - Clemence Remy moved to the French city of Nantes in 2020 and enrolled her two girls in the local state school.”

“Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France LIEGE, Oct 7 - Hundreds of students, inspired in part by educational unrest in neighbouring France, have taken to the streets of the Belgian city of Liège, with local media reporting 107…”