'Our future is being robbed': Greta Thunberg joins France student protests
Summary
Greta Thunberg joined high school protests in France over poor learning conditions, as students demanded better staffing, facilities and a 10 billion-euro boost for lycées. Authorities braced for fresh demonstrations amid reports of injuries, arrests and allegations of police brutality.
Key Points
- Greta Thunberg joined students in Saint-Denis as they protested poor learning conditions in France ahead of fresh nationwide demonstrations.
- The protests have spread across hundreds of lycées, with grievances including absent teachers, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded schedules.
- French authorities said more than 6,800 people, mostly minors, have been detained and 24 allegations of police brutality are under internal investigation.
- The government has promised 3,000 substitute teachers, while students are demanding a 10 billion-euro increase for lycées.
