French school protests spread to universities as blockades intensify
- High school protests in France spread to universities on Thursday as students demanding more funding, smaller classes and the replacement of absent teachers continued blockades across the country.
- The government has announced a new consultation platform for high school students, after days of protests that have left students and police injured.
- Issued on: 01/10/2026 - 11:58 3 min Reading time Around 30 university campuses were blocked on Thursday morning, the Union Étudiante (Student Union) said, including sites in Paris, Strasbourg, Marseille, Lyon, Reims, Poitiers and Nanterre.
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- High school protests in France spread to universities on Thursday as students demanding more funding, smaller classes and the replacement of absent teachers continued blockades across the country.
- The government has announced a new consultation platform for high school students, after days of protests that have left students and police injured.
- Issued on: 01/10/2026 - 11:58 3 min Reading time Around 30 university campuses were blocked on Thursday morning, the Union Étudiante (Student Union) said, including sites in Paris, Strasbourg, Marseille, Lyon, Reims, Poitiers and Nanterre.
Sources: RFI