Large-scale protests by school pupils and students are ongoing in France over a shortage of teachers, overcrowded classrooms and insufficient education funding. Separate protest actions are also planned for the weekend of October 10–11. Le Monde and The Connexion report this, writes UNN.
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According to French media, the protests have spread to hundreds of educational institutions and, in some places, escalated into clashes with police. The authorities have promised to bring in 3,000 additional replacement teachers.
The next nationwide strike by education workers and students is scheduled for October 13. Participants will demand increased funding for educational institutions.
What the protesters are planning for the weekend
On October 10–11, opponents of the construction of the A69 motorway plan to continue their actions in southern France. At the same time, no large-scale nationwide protest has yet been announced specifically for this weekend.
Meanwhile, calls are spreading for the “yellow vest” movement to resume on October 17 over high fuel prices and the rising cost of living.
Trade unions from various sectors are also joining the protest activity, opposing worsening working conditions and the government’s economic policy.