What is fueling French school protests?
PARIS, France — Protests by teenagers outside their schools have shaken France in recent days, with students blockading entrances to their institutions and security forces on occasion responding with tear gas. The government has said that while the grievances may be legitimate, violence is not and has accused the hard-left of whipping up the movement. Critics have meanwhile accused some police of…
In recent days, teenage protests outside French schools have caused turmoil, with students blocking entrances and security forces responding with tear gas in some instances. The government maintains that while the students' grievances may be valid, violence is not acceptable, and has blamed the far-left for inciting the movement. Opponents, however, have accused some police of using excessive force against the protesters, who are legally still minors.
Over 5,000 individuals have been arrested since Monday, according to the interior ministry, and approximately 735 educational establishments were impacted on Friday, as reported by the education minister. Although a lull may occur over the weekend, a major new day of protest is scheduled for Tuesday. This story explores the origins of the movement.
The protests primarily target lycees, the schools where French teenagers spend their final years of education, aged 15-18, similar to high school in the United States and sixth form in the United Kingdom. The students' grievances are multifaceted, but the most significant issue is the absence of teachers in class.
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