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Students protest against under-resourced schools at the Place de la Bastille in Paris, 8 October 2026.

Video. Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally

Updated: 08/10/2026 - 22:51 GMT+2

The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences.

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