France’s student-led protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school facilities have widened into a nationwide movement fuelled by economic anxiety, anger over police conduct and growing political discontent ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The demonstrations, which began in the Paris suburb of Créteil in mid-September, have drawn in trade unions, parents and activists associated with the Yellow Vest movement, with some protests escalating into clashes, arson and looting.
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