PoliticsWhy have France’s school protests become a wider political crisis?

France’s school protests have converged with anger over living costs, bringing together students, “yellow vest” supporters and unions. The Interior Ministry said about 550,000 people demonstrated nationwide on Saturday. Most marched peacefully, while a minority attacked buildings, looted shops and clashed with police. The movement began over teacher shortages and poor school facilities, and reflects wider frustration with public services, household budgets and the government’s response.

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