WorldPingTens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations.
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WorldPingVideo from France Tuesday shows protesters clashing with police and dodging tear gas as tens of thousands demand sweeping education reform nationwide.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
A nationwide day of protest follows more than two weeks of demonstrations and blockades over school conditions. More than 5,000 people have been detained, many of them minors.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Washington Post
Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
WorldPingPolice fired tear gas at protesters blockading French high schools on Tuesday as students, teachers and parents took to the streets on the biggest day of action in a wave of demonstrations against understaffed and dilapidated classrooms.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Protesters increased pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron demanding more education funding.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Now in their third week, the protests have grown.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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