School protests send shivers down French government's spine
Summary
French students have been protesting for nearly two weeks, initially in a poor area near Paris, and the movement has now spread across France. Many schools and universities have been closed due to blockades and violence, causing damage worth millions and injuries to teachers, police, and students. The students want more money for schools, including more teachers and better facilities, but the government plans budget cuts instead.Key Facts
- The protests started in the Seine-Saint-Denis area and spread nationwide.
- Hundreds of high schools (lycées) were blockaded, and around 400 schools closed to protect people.
- Violence included fires damaging school buildings, costing millions of euros.
- About 65 school staff and 300 police/firefighters were reported injured.
- Around 2,000 people, mostly minors, have been arrested.
- Students say many have been injured by police, including two with serious eye injuries.
- The main demands are more funding for schools, smaller classes, and better facilities.
- The government plans to reduce state spending by removing €54 billion in the next budget.
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