‘Nothing will stop us’: French student protests show few signs of ending
Summary
Students in France are continuing protests against poor school conditions and low education funding. Police used tear gas and water cannons to control crowds, and many schools remain closed as demonstrations spread across the country.Key Facts
- Students barricaded a high school in Paris with garbage bins and faced tear gas from police.
- Around 375 schools in France were fully or partly closed due to the protests.
- More than 6,600 people have been arrested since the protests began in late September.
- The students want more money for schools with old buildings, staff shortages, and bad facilities.
- Protests have sometimes turned violent, involving attacks on police and property damage.
- The government is under pressure as protests continue before the April presidential election.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu criticized violence and warned against using protests for political gain.
- Students reported problems like water leaks, poor insulation, and even rats inside schools.
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