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Live: Up to 500 schools to shut in France as student protests continue

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What happened

Up to 500 schools are expected to close across France on Monday as student protests continue, according to the country's Education Minister Édouard Geffray.

Key facts

  • Up to 500 schools are expected to close across France on Monday as student protests continue, according to the country's Education Minister Édouard Geffray.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:15:51 UTC.

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