Lead development · 9/28/2026, 9:46:53 PM UTC
French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
Event tracker · Top
French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
NewsMatic is following verified developments and related reports from trusted publishers.
Read the lead brief →Top · 9/28/2026, 11:54:27 PM UTC
French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 Presidential vote
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s presidential election,…
Top · 9/29/2026, 2:26:00 AM UTC
France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashes
Over 160 people were arrested and dozens injured after student protests in France descended into violence. With a presidential election approaching, senior politicians are pointing fingers at each other.