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Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Students are escalating their actions, with blockades spreading across the country. Protests over education funding have led to clashes with police and the barricading of schools.
Protests over education funding have led to clashes with police and the barricading of schools. Students are escalating their actions, with blockades spreading across the country.
Marseille and Lille are among the cities where protests have turned violent. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The escalation of protests indicates a growing level of unrest among students, who are demanding changes to education funding. For more information, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Euronews Reading time: 1 min
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