# Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent

https://mins.news/en/item/82995

- France 24, 2026-10-02 06:24 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261002-hundreds-of-french-schools-remain-closed-as-student-protests-turn-violent

> Around 400 French schools will remain closed on Friday as student protests that began in Paris-region high schools last week spread nationwide and become increasingly violent. Students cite teacher shortages and run-down buildings, while the government blames the hard left for starting the movement.

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