Live Updates: Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Student Demonstrations

NYT World Tuesday 06 October 2026, 13:53 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read

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Students blockading their school in Marseille on Monday, part of nationwide protests of conditions at French schools.

Students blockading their school in Marseille on Monday, part of nationwide protests of conditions at French schools. [Image text:] FACEAA REPRESSION

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The protesters, joined by parents and trade unions, are condemning the lack of resources in the national education system. Around thirty demonstrations by secondary school, university students, parents, teachers and trade unionists are planned for Tuesday afternoon in France. This new day of protests on was described by the Union syndicale lycéenne as ‘Act III’ of the campaign.

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