In France there are large-scale protests of schoolchildren
In France, students block educational institutions as a sign of disagreement with the current social policy of the authorities. High school students oppose teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and insufficient funding for the education system.
In France, students block educational institutions as a sign of disagreement with the current social policy of the authorities. High school students oppose teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and insufficient funding for the education system.
According to BFMTV, in different regions of France, students blocked more than 200 schools. Prosecutors said dozens of high school students were detained in several regions for vandalism.
Authorities are sending security forces to blocked schools. BFMTV publishes footage showing the use of smoke bombs. The head of the teachers’ union of France, Sophie Binet, accused the authorities of “police brutality” and called for the Minister of Education to answer.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the student protests were not a "typical protest movement." He said the demonstrations were "much more like street riots.".
