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Students block the entrance of the Voltaire high school in Paris as they protest against under-resourced schools, 2 October, 2026

Video. High schools in France close as new protests against conditions erupt

Updated: 02/10/2026 - 12:56 GMT+2

The students say their school hours are excessively long, conditions inadequate including overheated classrooms, and that there are too many staff absences.

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