More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned
Summary
Over 400 schools in France will close or partly close on Monday due to ongoing student protests against poor conditions and underfunding in education. The protests have caused injuries, arrests, and damage to schools, and the government is facing pressure to respond to the students' demands.Key Facts
- Authorities will close or partly close 400 to 500 schools in France on Monday.
- Protests began on 17 September in Paris and spread nationwide.
- 24 schools were damaged by fire or vandalism, and 78 education staff were injured.
- More than 5,000 people, mostly minors, have been arrested in connection with the protests.
- Students protest against overcrowded classrooms, poor building conditions, low teacher pay, and a difficult university application system.
- The government acknowledges the problems but condemns violent actions during protests.
- Police detained a 16-year-old for assaulting a teacher during a protest.
- Trade unions also held strikes last week demanding better funding and tax changes.
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