Live: French high school, university students call for fresh protests as funding demands grow
Summary
High school and university students in France are protesting again, demanding more government funding for education. The government has tried to ease tensions, but the protests continue, with police facing criticism for their handling of demonstrations.Key Facts
- Students across France protested again on Thursday, following large protests two days earlier.
- The protests focus on demands for increased funding for education.
- Mayor Bally Bagayoko of Saint-Denis defended students and asked police not to charge them during a protest.
- The French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, spoke on TV, supporting police actions and denying orders to crack down on students.
- An investigation started after a 17-year-old student was injured during protests in Marseille.
- Student leaders and teacher unions are calling for more strikes and demonstrations across the country.
- The Interior Ministry said about 250,000 people joined protests, while organizers claim about 450,000.
- Police have suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests due to concerns over force used.
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