# France: Greta Thunberg joins teenagers in another day of school protests

https://mins.news/en/item/97838

- France 24, 2026-10-13 10:40 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france-climate-activist-greta-thunberg-joins-teens-on-new-day-of-school-protests

> French students are protesting for a fourth straight week over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms and deteriorating school facilities. Backed by unions and university students, the movement has prompted school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration near Paris, and about 200 schools were reported closed.

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