# Student protests sweep France as calls for education reform grow

https://mins.news/en/video/89197

- CNA, 2026-10-07 06:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuL-x5Bhq6U

> An estimated 250,000 people have protested across France, intensifying pressure on the government to pursue education reforms. The unrest has highlighted inequalities in the school system, especially in poorer, high-immigration communities where schools have fewer teachers and resources. Police conduct and the political debate around the movement are also facing growing scrutiny.

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