France school protests: Thousands detained as nationwide unrest deepens

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Violent student protests erupted across France in late September and early October 2026, leading to over 3,000 detentions and hundreds of school closures. Driven by sweltering summer heatwaves, broken school infrastructure, overpacked classrooms, and government budget cuts under President Emmanuel Macron, teenagers blockaded more than 1,000 high schools and 30 universities. Clashes with police resulted in dozens of injuries after trash cans and buildings were set ablaze, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to hold an emergency crisis meeting and shift classes online. The unrest quickly spread beyond French borders, forcing school closures in Liège, Belgium, as teachers and public workers joined the widespread demonstrations demanding better pay and improved educational resources. #franceprotests #frenchschools #emmanuelmacron #paris #sebastienlecornu #laurentnunez #jeanlucmelenchon #nantes #lehavre #liege #belgium #education Thank you for watching our video! You can subscri

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