# School protests and blockades resume in France despite PM’s pledge to act

https://mins.news/en/item/91263

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-08 11:03 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/school-protests-blockades-resume-in-france-despite-pms-promise-to-act?traffic_source=rss

> Protests have restarted at schools across France, with high school students demanding more education funding and better conditions. University students and unions have joined. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ordered ministers to prepare an action plan, but protesters say they will continue until demands are met. Dozens have been injured and at least 6,600 arrests have been made.

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