# As students protest, how dilapidated are France’s school buildings?

https://mins.news/en/item/87728

- France 24, 2026-10-06 09:55 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261006-as-students-protest-how-dilapidated-really-are-france-s-school-buildings

> As France’s student protest movement continues, the condition of the country’s schools has become a central grievance. Many buildings are severely dilapidated and some pose dangerous risks, while record-breaking summer heat exposed classrooms that were not designed for extreme temperatures. Regional authorities responsible for maintenance face a difficult upgrade task.

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