# Clashes between French teens and police as school blockades intensify

https://mins.news/en/video/80869

- France 24 English, 2026-09-30 19:07 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJjKi1Gkby0

> French teenagers set fire to rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police on Tuesday, prompting officers to use batons and tear gas. Hundreds were detained nationwide amid school blockades and protests seeking better conditions, including improved timetables, smaller classes, more teachers and cooler classrooms.

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