French students continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough

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What happened

Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditions High school students have again blockaded schools and marched through cities across France, promising to continue th…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:03 UTC.

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  1. High school student protests continue in France

  2. French PM vows changes as students keep up school protests

  3. Protest culture: Why do French students repeatedly rise up?

  4. French students continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough

  5. As elections near, how are French political parties reacting to student protests?

  6. ‘Fighting for our future’: France high school students vow no let-up

  7. Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

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