School protest damage across France estimated at €30 million

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  Unrest linked to high school student protests in France has caused at least €30 million in damage, according to an estimate attributed to the French Education Ministry.

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  Officials have reported a clear decline in the intensity of demonstrations over several days.

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  The protests have become more localized, with officials citing local political factors or problems in the areas concerned.

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  A total of 141 education establishments were closed on Friday, most in Ile-de-France, northern and western France, and the outskirts of Lyon.

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  The protests began in Ile-de-France in late September and are against overloaded schedules, teacher shortages and other problems in the education system.

Who

High school students are protesting; almost 6,900 people have been detained, 86% of them minors.

What

Protests over education-system problems have caused unrest and at least €30 million in damage.

When

Protests began in late September; damage and school closures were reported on October 9.

Where

France, after protests began in the Ile-de-France region.

Why

Students are protesting overloaded schedules, teacher shortages and other problems facing the education system.

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