Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities
Summary
Students have blockaded dozens of high schools and universities across France to pressure the government over education reforms, with tensions rising ahead of a nationwide strike. Student leaders are demanding more investment, smaller class sizes and more university places.
Key Points
- Students blocked dozens of schools and universities across France to keep pressure on the government over education reforms.
- Authorities said 48 high schools and 51 higher education institutions were disrupted, while student unions claimed the numbers were much higher.
- Protesters are demanding renovated schools, smaller classes, more university places and 10 billion euros in investment.
- The blockades come as trade unions prepare for a nationwide strike and broader unrest over prices and public services continues.
