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“…ance suspended the use of one type of stun grenade while policing student protests in early October after a 15-year-old's hand was blown off, but French newspaper Le Monde has reported that police have continued to use a different model in subsequent…”

“On the scenes of looting at French protests earlier this month, he added: 'Nobody needs so much luxury, but also, nobody has the right to destroy such stores.”

“Protests come as elections near The demonstrations come in a febrile political climate, with presidential elections less than six months away and far-right leader leading the polls.The protest movement, bringing together activists, trade unions, and high…”

“France’s student protests continue as pupils blockade schools with shopping carts By Reuters Published Nov. 2, 2026, 10:21 a.m.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Today, 100,000 people showed what they are taking to the streets for.' French students returning from autumn break blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to reinvigorate a protest movement despite government concessions during the holiday.”

“…ot policemen after a Molotov cocktail was thrown in Paris A French Gendarme who is partly burning runs in a street as facing protesters at the end of a protest march during nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and inequality organised by…”

“While protests elsewhere may have taken inspiration form the French, he said, “their scale so far hasn’t been as large, and whilst the state of education continues to be a common theme, the issues being protested has ballooned to include a much larger number…”

“‘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.”

“The luxury holiday photos once plastered across Lola-Fleur Whittaker's Instagram account stand in stark contrast to the British-French student's hard-Left political views.”

“Elsewhere, I will be keeping an eye on France and Italy, with more protests planned in both countries as populations continue to show their frustrations with the state of education, the cost of living and other issues.”

“Student leaders also said the government's concessions were a good first step, but vowed to continue demonstrations, on Saturday and on November 5.”

“Police officers secure the area as students arrive to attend their classes at the Camille Jullian secondary school in Bordeaux, southwestern France on October 5, 2026 French high school students look at the damaged entrance hall of the Lycee Nelson Mandela…”

“French-Moroccan journalist Nora Bussigny wrote that "many elected officials" from La France Insoumise "have indeed worked to co-opt the student protests, at the risk of seeing them spiral out of control: by fanning the flames, discrediting institutions like…”

“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,…”

“French high school engulfed in flames as student protests continue A French high school in Metz went up in flames as student protests over school conditions spread across the country.”

“…cade burns as clashes between riot police and demonstrators continue for the second day during nationwide protests against the high cost of living in Paris, France, 18 October 2026 A protester dressed as Spiderman gestures as a car burns during a…”

“…rime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the targeted curfews 'helped keep last night calm.' Student unions and groups from the 'yellow vest' movement, whose protests over fuel prices shook France in 2018 and 2019, have called for another day of protests…”

“The Issue: Increasing violence around French protests crosses the line to full-scale rioting, arson and looting.”

“…- The unrest has left Paris a city of contrasts: Daily life continues alongside shattered windows, police helicopters and residents’ fear of renewed violence. - Many residents of Paris, Marseille and other major cities beset by riots still feel under siege,…”

“On Friday, the French leader met representatives of the student movement for the first time since the protests began.”

“The French government has taken full advantage of these violent acts, using them to justify the overly securitised response to the protests and to avoid public scrutiny for the failure to address its own failures.”

“Hundreds of high schools in France are closed as student protests continue against rundown schools and teacher shortages.”

“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…”

“Several hundred schools in France will close totally or partially on Monday amid security fears following a wave of nationwide student protests, the education minister has said.”

“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…”

“A teenager had his hand blown off as high school protesters clashed with French police during chaotic riots, as students across the country continue to protest poor conditions and teacher shortages.”

“In Bordeaux, in the southwest, some students returned to the classroom while others continued to demonstrate in the presence of riot police.”

“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 children should continue to barricade their schools and take part in street protests, a student union said on Monday after the government announced a package of education measures to try to stem the crisis.”

“…ce; separate organizational participation in the October 17 protests has not been established. - La Jeunesse Communists — COMMUNIST: A group coordinating communist youth activism visible in the French demonstrations, including hammer-and-sickle flags and…”

“…ce; separate organizational participation in the October 17 protests has not been established. - La Jeunesse Communists — COMMUNIST: A group coordinating communist youth activism visible in the French demonstrations, including hammer-and-sickle flags and…”

“Student unions and groups from the " yellow vest " movement, whose protests over fuel prices shook France in 2018 and 2019, have called for another day of protests Saturday.”

“The unrest, erupting just six months before France elects a successor to President Emmanuel Macron, threatened to continue, with organisers calling for a new round of protests next Saturday.”

“In Saint-Denis on Tuesday, students outside the French high school said Thunberg had encouraged them to continue with peaceful demonstrations.”

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

“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.””

“French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Monday that his government would announce a package of measures in response to weeks of street protests over a broad set of grievances, while acknowledging the risk of more unrest ahead.”

“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…”

“The French government estimated that about 440,000 people joined the protests in various cities on Saturday, down from an estimated 550,000 who took to the streets across the country the previous Saturday.”

“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.”

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

“Elsewhere we’re watching this continued wave of student-led protests across Europe.”

“France endured a week of “student” rioting, looting and arson that left thousands of businesses devastated and historic landmarks in ruins .”

“- Published Only authorised union protests will be allowed in French towns and cities on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron has said, after demonstrations across the country turned violent last weekend.”

“…lose your Borders and take control, before it is too late!' French President Emmanuel Macron responded to what he called 'stupid comments' from foreign leaders over the protests, saying on Wednesday: 'People have claimed that we were invaded by hordes of…”

“Last weekend’s unrest began with protests over conditions in schools and soaring living costs and escalated into widespread rioting and looting that has drawn worldwide attention and shocked many French citizens.”

“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…”

“The appearances come as protests that began with student-led mobilisation have widened into a broader movement over the cost of living and public services.”

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

“Albanian riot police have fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of student demonstrators protesting over education and social conditions in the capital Tirana.”

“Stacey Abrams and other progressive writers pushed back against Fukuyama, arguing that all politics is identity politics, and so Democrats should continue focusing on racial appeals.”

“The tragic spate of injuries emerging among ordinary students has coincided with a declaration by the far-Left mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko – a French citizen of Malian origin who attended some protests and collapsed when police sprayed tear gas in…”

“"As long as we do not have €10bn on the table, we will continue our action," said Sabrine Kharbach of the Union Etudiante (Student Union), which is close to the radical-left France Insoumise (France Unbowed) party of presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon.”

“The ongoing bedlam caused by French students is now being reported across Europe, with Belgium’s French-speaking community experiencing riots that the government is calling a “real, serious, and imminent risk.””

“…re, I will bring you the latest from France, as high school protests continue after a major march in Paris, which ended with sporadic vandalism and running skirmishes with riot police, and officers firing teargas and carrying out baton charges to disperse…”

“A French mayor was filmed laughing and dancing with demonstrators outside a school as violent protests continue to grip the country.”

“Protests began last Monday, when students and teaching staff took to French towns and cities to demand the replacement of absent teachers, an increase of educational resources, school renovations and 'decent' learning conditions.”

“The student-led movement grew out of mass protests that started in 2024 after a canopy collapse at a newly refurbished railway station in Novi Sad killed 16 people, sparking public outrage amid accusations of corruption in the awarding of contracts and…”

““I can communicate in Arabic, but I'm not fluent, so I have a lot of mistakes, so with my friends and people that … know English and French, usually I speak a different language, because it's just faster, you know, but … I wish I could be fluent.””