French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding
PARIS — Police fired tear gas to control crowds in Paris and elsewhere in France on Tuesday as more than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school pupils demanding more education funding, according to government figures. The protests increased pressure on the administration of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron. As pupils again blockaded high schools, large crowds waving…
On Tuesday, French riot police deployed tear gas to disperse crowds in Paris and across France as more than a quarter of a million individuals gathered in support of school pupils advocating for increased education funding, according to government statistics. The demonstrations placed additional strain on the administration of departing President Emmanuel Macron.
As students continued to blockade high schools, large gatherings composed of flag-waving and placard-carrying protesters assembled in cities such as Marseille, Strasbourg, and others. These protests demonstrated how demonstrations that commenced at a high school in the Paris region in mid-September have evolved into a nationwide movement, one of many that have characterized Macron's almost ten-year presidency.
"We must listen to them," remarked Léa Monimart, a demonstrator in the northern city of Lille. "They are 17 years old; they are not completely clueless, and they know what they are talking about. It's crucial to demonstrate that there are adults who support them." The Interior Ministry estimated that 256,000 individuals participated in demonstrations nationwide on Tuesday, including 56,000 in Paris.
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