# France high school protests: Can the government regain control?

https://mins.news/en/video/86475

- France 24 English, 2026-10-05 13:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l38gURni9Us

> Student protests continuing across France are expected to force up to 500 schools to close fully or partially. The demonstrations have lasted more than two weeks, spread nationwide and appear to have caught the Macron government off guard, leaving French security forces facing a daunting challenge. The issue is likely to come up at this week's cabinet meeting.

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