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Student protests and unrest continue in France and Italy
French high school students have protested since September 17 for better education conditions, more resources for schools and more teachers.
French police oversight bodies have opened investigations into alleged violence by officers during the protests.
Reports describe serious injuries among students, and about 8,000 people have been detained during the demonstrations in France.
In Italy, protests over the cost of living and opposition to the government have led to clashes and damage in cities including Milan, Bologna and Turin.
After two days of violence in Milan, the government sent 500 soldiers to the city to support police.
On October 31, unions and student groups backed a 24-hour nationwide strike, with marches in several cities where some protesters clashed with police.
Protests and unrest have continued in France and Italy, with clashes between demonstrators and police and damage to property.
French high school students have protested since 17 September, calling for better education conditions, more resources for schools and more teachers.
French authorities have opened 83 investigations into alleged violence involving police and gendarmes during high school protests.
In Italy, protests over the cost of living and opposition to the government have included clashes and looting in several cities.
A 24-hour nationwide general strike in Italy was accompanied by marches in Rome and other cities.
- Who
- Students, trade unions and other demonstrators; police and security forces have been involved in clashes.
- What
- Protests in France and Italy have continued, with reported violence, property damage and arrests.
- When
- French student protests have taken place since 17 September; the Italian protests described occurred over recent weeks, including a nationwide strike on 31 October.
- Where
- France and Italy, including Nancy, Milan, Bologna, Turin and Rome.
- Why
- French students are demanding better education conditions, more school resources and teachers. Italian protests have focused on the cost of living and opposition to the government.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
French high school students began holding protests over education conditions, school resources and teachers.
The article reported several cases of students seriously injured during French protests.
Protests in Milan, Bologna and Turin included clashes and damage to shops.
Police used water cannon in Rome after some demonstrators threw bottles and fireworks.
A 24-hour nationwide general strike took place in Italy, with marches in several cities.
- French investigations
- 80 opened by IGPN and 3 by IGGN
- French arrests
- About 8,000 people detained in connection with the protests
- Rome march
- Tens of thousands gathered near Termini station
- Milan security deployment
- 500 additional soldiers sent to the city
- Rome unrest
- About 300 people gathered near Via Claudia and set fire to overturned bins and barriers
What people are saying
I feel a great responsibility toward these young people.
Government resign.
We are all anti-fascists.