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French High‑School Protests Continue as Government Deploys 3,000 Substitute Teachers

The student movement presses for more university places and safer schools, raising the prospect of a broader day of action on October 17 that could draw other social groups.

Des policiers devant le collège Joseph-Lakanal à Aubagne, le 12 octobre 2026.
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[Miguel MEDINA / AFP]
La militante suédoise Greta Thunberg s'entretient avec des élèves devant le lycée Paul-Éluard de Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis), le 13 octobre 2026.

Overview

  • Students staged a national day of action on Tuesday, October 13, with authorities and organizers offering sharply different turnout figures and local clashes in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities.
  • The government has begun deploying 3,000 substitute teachers to over 500 priority schools as an emergency measure to limit disruption and address staff shortages.
  • Blockades have fallen from hundreds to roughly 200 schools by October 14, with most demonstrations remaining peaceful but isolated incidents still causing damage and arrests.
  • An IGPN inquiry is examining a serious injury in Lens in early October in which a 15‑year‑old, Evan, lost the use of his hand after a grenade explosion, intensifying debate over police tactics and accountability.
  • Organizers are calling for a ‘convergence of struggles’ on October 17 that could link lycéens with unions and Gilets jaunes, a move that is already shaping campaign messaging as parties vie for young voters.