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Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?

Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
BBC World Thursday 01 October 2026, 12:31 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.

The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.
France (LOCATION) Hugh Schofield (PERSON) Paris (LOCATION)
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