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Students face French police during a protest calling for more resources in Lille, France, Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Video. French student protests: 400–500 schools closed on Monday

Updated: 04/10/2026 - 17:24 GMT+2

Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began.

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