Student protests grip France as Prime Minister Lecornu calls crisis meeting
Summary
France is facing widespread protests by high school students who are unhappy about crowded schools, long hours, and other issues. The government is holding emergency meetings and canceling official trips to focus on managing the protests, which have sometimes turned violent and disrupted classes.Key Facts
- Protests started in Paris-region schools and have spread across France.
- Police have arrested hundreds of students during clashes.
- There have been many injuries from thrown objects and police crowd-control tools.
- Students complain about heavy school schedules and issues with university admissions.
- Some protests have involved violence, including arson and attacks on school staff.
- French Education Minister ordered remote classes when schools are blocked or damaged.
- Teachers have joined protests to protect students from police.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called a crisis meeting and stopped ministers’ trips to focus on the unrest.
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