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As protests continue, half of France reportedly backs high school student movement

As protests continue, half of France reportedly backs high school student movement
France 24 Friday 09 October 2026, 10:06 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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French teenagers blockaded several high schools and took to the streets in cities across the country on Thursday in the latest wave of protests over conditions in schools. With demonstrations showing no sign of slowing down, around half of the French population reportedly supports the movement.

French teenagers blockaded several high schools and took to the streets in cities across the country on Thursday in the latest wave of protests over conditions in schools. With demonstrations showing no sign of slowing down, around half of the French population reportedly supports the movement.
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