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France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protests

BBC News Sunday 04 October 2026, 18:52 UTC 1 min read

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Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.

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France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called French education minister cites safety concerns for closures as resumption of protests are called for by organisers. France plans to fully or partially close up to 500 schools on Monday amid a series of student protests that have become increasingly violent. Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced the precautionary measures on Sunday as part of a bid for a “partial, progressive return to lessons”.

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