# Paris students gear up for 'Black Tuesday' protests

https://mins.news/en/video/87511

- France 24 English, 2026-10-06 06:45 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ych8GD1HJOo

> Students at Paris's prestigious Henri IV high school blockaded the building early in the morning ahead of “Black Tuesday” protests. Authorities say the demonstrations could draw up to 40,000 people, while students say they feel ignored after weeks of mounting protests.

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