Riots and injuries: French school protests spread – 625 arrests
Arson, injured teachers and students: protests at French schools escalate. How will President Macron react?
Protests and riots at French schools have escalated, resulting in 625 arrests. The violence has caused injuries to 83 police officers, 32 teachers and students, and has affected 356 schools. The protests, which began on Friday in the Paris area, are against a lack of funding, insufficient teachers, and poor school buildings. French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the legitimacy of the concerns but condemned the violence, stating that it is not justified and must be prosecuted.
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