French ministers scramble to appease students after 10 days of protests

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What happened

Education minister promises 3,000 substitute teachers by Tuesday with schools still blockaded across France High school students have again blockaded schools and marched through cities across France, promising to continue their campaign against the p…

Key facts

  • Education minister promises 3,000 substitute teachers by Tuesday with schools still blockaded across France High school students have again blockaded schools and marched through cities across France, promising to continue their campaign against the p…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:47:23 UTC.

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