Politics · France · 3 hrs ago
French high school students plan another day of protests
High school students in France plan another day of protests on Oct.
13, continuing a campaign that began in mid-September.
Most of the students are 15 to 18 years old, and they are calling for better conditions in schools, including €10 million in extra investment.
Demonstrations on Oct.
8 drew 71,500 people, down from nearly 256,000 at an earlier protest on Oct.
6.
The government says more than 96% of high schools were open on Oct.
9 and has promised to send about 3,000 substitute teachers to the 114 worst-affected schools.
The prime minister has also promised changes to the planned 2027 budget, but student groups say the initial measures are not enough.
More than 6,800 people have been detained since the protests began, most of them minors, and police are investigating 18 alleged cases of misconduct.
The government suspended stun grenades after one student lost a hand, while medical students worry that school blockades could disrupt exams that began on Oct.
12.
French high school students are preparing fresh protests scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, as they seek improved school conditions.
The movement began in mid-September, and the government hopes it is winding down.
The Union of High School students says the government’s initial announcements are “crumbs” and is demanding an additional €10 million for high schools.
The government has announced plans to deploy about 3,000 substitute teachers to 114 of the worst-affected schools and to revise the 2027 budget bill.
More than 6,800 people have been detained since the demonstrations began, 86% of them minors, according to the justice ministry.
- Who
- French high school students are organizing the protests; the Union of High School students represents a protesting organization.
- What
- Students are planning demonstrations as part of a campaign for improved school conditions.
- When
- The campaign began in mid-September; the fresh protests are scheduled for October 13, 2026.
- Where
- France.
- Why
- Students are seeking better school conditions, including investment in high schools. The sources cite complaints about large classes and schools needing renovation.
Union of High School students
French government
Response to announced measures
Union of High School students
The union called the initial announcements “crumbs” and continues to demand an extra €10 million for high schools.
French government
The government has proposed deploying about 3,000 substitute teachers to 114 affected high schools and changing the 2027 budget bill to address some demands.
Nearly 256,000 people took part in a day of action, according to the Straits Times.
Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced plans to deploy about 3,000 substitute teachers to 114 of the worst-affected high schools.
The justice ministry said more than 6,800 people had been detained since the demonstrations began, 86% of them minors.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised changes to the planned 2027 budget bill to address some student demands.
A fresh wave of student protests is scheduled.
- Fresh protests
- Scheduled for October 13, 2026
- Movement began
- Mid-September 2026
- Detentions
- More than 6,800; 86% were minors
- Substitute teachers
- About 3,000 planned for 114 high schools
- Student demand
- An additional €10 million for high schools
What people are saying
crumbs
at least €30 million (S$43 million)
Sources
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