# French teenagers continue school blockades despite prime minister’s pledge to act

https://mins.news/en/item/91407

- France 24, 2026-10-08 12:48 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261008-french-teens-keep-up-school-blockades-despite-prime-minister-s-pledge-to-act

> French teenagers blockaded some high schools and marched in cities on Thursday after the government pledged to address concerns over teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings. Protesters told France 24 they considered the measures vague and would keep demonstrating until concrete action is taken.

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