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Student Protests Swell Despite Government’s Substitute Teacher Deployment. Over 71,000 protesters took to the streets on October 8 in France, defying government efforts including the deployment of 3,000 substitute teachers and police using new luminous shields during clashes in a massive student turnout.

French Student Protests Escalate Amid Heavy Police Crackdown. High school and university students unite in widespread protests across France, facing harsh police tactics and arrests that have sparked urgent calls for dialogue and reform.

Police Under Scrutiny for Harsh Tactics in 2026 Student Protests. Severe injuries to minors during French student protests prompt an administrative inquiry, fueling major criticism over police conduct in the ongoing political crisis.

High School Protests Surge Across France, Government Response Still Lacking. On October 8, high school students nationwide and in overseas territories ramp up protests, voicing frustration over the government's delayed response to their demands.

French Students Persist in Protests Over Educational Inequality. Amid union strikes and limited government action, high school students continue to protest, highlighting ongoing struggles with educational inequality.