Politics · France · 1 hr ago
Nearly 8,000 people detained in French high school protests
French high school students have been protesting since late September, with some schools and universities still blocked.
Protesters are raising concerns including too few teachers and medical staff, crowded classes and heavy schedules.
Authorities recorded 7,950 detentions by October 13, and 85% of those detained were minors.
Prosecutors have begun cases against 2,735 people, while 26 have been held in pretrial detention.
The protests have included violent incidents, and President Emmanuel Macron said the government should provide concrete answers, including on school buildings.
Student groups want €10 billion in investment in schools and higher education.
Their representatives are due to meet education ministers on Thursday, where they will seek specific commitments.
French authorities recorded 7,950 people in police custody in connection with high school protests by 5 p.m. on October 13.
About 85% of those detained were minors, and 26 people were placed in pre-trial detention.
The protests continued on October 14, with some schools and universities blocked.
Student representatives are due to meet the education ministers on October 15 to discuss their demands.
Student groups are calling for €10 billion in investment in education.
- Who
- French high school students are protesting; authorities have detained nearly 8,000 people in connection with the movement.
- What
- The protests include school blockades and demonstrations, with some clashes and police interventions.
- When
- The protests began in late September. The latest detention figures were recorded at 5 p.m. on October 13.
- Where
- France, including Paris and the Rhône region.
- Why
- Protesters cite issues including teacher and medical staff shortages, overloaded schedules and overcrowded classrooms. Students are calling for €10 billion in investment.
High school protesters
French government
Investment and demands
High school protesters
Student representatives say they want concrete measures and call for €10 billion in investment in education.
French government
President Emmanuel Macron said young people’s anxieties were legitimate and asked the government to provide concrete responses in the coming weeks.
Protest tactics and disruption
High school protesters
Some students have blocked schools and universities as part of the movement.
French government
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said 96% of high schools had opened on October 14, with no disruption reported in three-quarters of departments.
Protests by high school students began.
Emmanuel Macron called an emergency meeting because of the protests.
About 25,000 people protested in Paris, according to Vedomosti.
France’s justice ministry reported that 2,376 people faced prosecution in connection with the protests.
Authorities’ figures showed 7,950 people had been detained in connection with the movement.
School blockades continued, and student representatives were due to meet education ministers the following day.
- People detained
- 7,950 by October 13 at 5 p.m.
- Detained minors
- 85% of those detained
- Pre-trial detention
- 26 people, including nine minors
- Prosecutions
- 2,735 people
- Student investment demand
- €10 billion
- Scheduled meeting
- October 15 at 5:30 p.m.
4 sources
Est-ce que "moins de 3% des lycéens et étudiants" se mobilisent, comme le dit Marion Maréchal ?
Во Франции с начала протестов школьников задержали почти 8000 человек
Mobilisation lycéenne : 7 950 gardes à vue depuis le début du mouvement, le blocage se poursuit dans certains établissements
What people are saying
We have only had crumbs so far.
young people are expressing legitimate anxieties
exploited politically and turned into urban violence with unacceptable scenes