Tumulte bei Kundgebung: Polizei geht mit Schlagstöcken gegen Lehrer in Madrid vor
Hunderte Lehrer protestieren gegen die Bildungspolitik in Madrid. Die Polizei greift hart durch, die Regionalpräsidentin macht Spaniens Regierungschef Sánchez für die Eskalation verantwortlich.
Protesting teachers clashed with Spanish police in Madrid during a demonstration against regional education policies. Hundreds of demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Santoña Palace, the site of a conservative regional president's event. Police intervened to clear the area but also used batons to push back both peaceful and protesting teachers, as seen on the RTVE television station.
Regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso accused the socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the "anti-democratic left" of orchestrating a "strategy of personal and institutional harassment" against her. Another protest saw around 200 teachers with school desks and chairs obstructing an autobahn, causing significant traffic congestion.
The protest lasted about an hour before being called off. Regional Education Minister Mercedes Zarzalejo canceled a planned visit to a school due to the escalating tension. Police have launched an internal investigation following the harsh criticism of their actions. Teachers are demanding more staff, funding for public education, smaller class sizes, and improved working conditions.
The indefinite strike in Madrid's autonomous region began on Wednesday. Trade unions accuse the conservative regional government of unwillingness to negotiate their demands. Police initiated an internal investigation on the first day of the strike, resulting in five arrests and several injuries at Complutense University's campus.
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