Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students

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What happened

Tens of thousands of people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting conditions in schools.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:31:54 UTC.

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  7. Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students

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French high school students predict escalation of protests

Lessons were suspended at hundreds of French high schools on Monday, as part of a wave of student protests over learning conditions that have rocked the European nation. Larger demonstrations are expected on Tuesday.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24