A violent classroom revolt is becoming France's next big crisis

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Hundreds of French high schools closed Friday after nationwide student protests over school conditions escalated into violence.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:10:56 UTC.

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