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Student protests across France face harsh police crackdown. Since mid-September 2026, student demonstrations demanding better education conditions have been met with violent police repression, causing serious injuries and drawing international criticism.

France sends 3,000 substitutes to high schools amid unrest. The government deploys 3,000 substitute teachers to schools disrupted by protests while closures continue and students stay actively mobilized.

New proof ties Jordan Bardella to antisemitic social media posts. Mediapart uncovers fresh evidence linking RN leader Jordan Bardella to antisemitic messages circulating on social media and Messenger, intensifying political controversy.

Government responds to massive student protests with substitute teachers. With 71,500 protesters nationwide, France deploys 3,000 substitutes to high schools, signaling ongoing unrest and strong public support for protests.

Education Minister vows 3,000 substitutes but staffing worries grow. France’s Education Minister promises 3,000 substitute teachers by mid-October to address protest-related gaps, but reassigning current staff may cause shortages elsewhere.