Watch as French students clash with police in huge school protests

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In France, tens of thousands were on the streets and police fired tear gas as school student protests spread across the country. Secondary schools were blockaded or closed, with teachers and parents joining the demonstrations as well. [Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://channel4news.substack.com/subscribe] It escalated into clashes with riot police in several cities. The French government announced a temporary suspension of high school classes later this week in an effort to diffuse tensions. Protesters are marching over deteriorating classroom conditions and overcrowding, demanding more investment in the system. But with France facing a debt crisis and spiralling borrowing costs, can President Macron find a way out? ------- 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Why thousands are protesting in France 4:28 - Is the French economy on the brink? 7:00 - ‘Students have never been listened to’ ------- Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Subscribe to our Substack newsle

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