Paris ex-mayor says 'collective failure' led to abuse of children in school care

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What happened

Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged a “collective failure” to protect children on Tuesday as police investigate more than 200 allegations of violence, mistreatment and sexual abuse at the French capital’s state-run nurseries and primary scho…

Key facts

  • Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged a “collective failure” to protect children on Tuesday as police investigate more than 200 allegations of violence, mistreatment and sexual abuse at the French capital’s state-run nurseries and primary scho…
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:27:35 UTC.

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