Student protests in France

Oct 8, 2026

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October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub
Student protests continue in France Police officers gather near Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630500P
Student protests continue in France A potted plant is thrown toward police officers near Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630499P
Student protests continue in France High school and university students as well as their supporters attend a demonstration at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630497P
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Demonstrators gather on the base of the July Column during a high school students protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026, while high school students stand on a building s rooftop in the background. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
Student protests continue in France High school and university students as well as their supporters attend a demonstration at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630496P
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Police officers block access to a street during a high school students protest near Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A crowd of protesters gathers at Place de la Bastille with students holding signs in support of student youth during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A high school student protester holds a smoke flare in front of a crowd of protesters during the demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A group of young protesters with a french flag in front of the July Column in the Place de la Bastille, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A group of high school and university student protesters sitting in front of a line of CRS riot police who are blocking the way, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Electric bikes placed as a barricade to block the riot police, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Manon Aubry, Member of the European Parliament for La France Insoumise, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Manon Aubry, Member of the European Parliament for La France Insoumise, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A protester captured by the riot police, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A CRS riot police squad is preparing to charge to disperse the protesters, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A CRS riot police squad is preparing to charge to disperse the protesters, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Protesters are taking cover behind a barricade in front of CRS riot police, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Protesters are taking cover behind a barricade with one holding a french flag, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A group of young protesters with their hands raised in the air in front of the July Column at the Place de la Bastille during the demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Water cannon used by police forces to disperse protesters, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Riot police in tear gas, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris A CRS riot police squad is preparing to charge to disperse the protesters, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Protesters are setting up a barricade to block the intervention of the CRS riot police, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx
High School And University Student Protest - Paris Protesters are throwing projectiles at the riot police, during a nationwide youth demonstration. Nationwide mobilization by high school and university students calling for better teaching and study conditions, increased funding and staffing, an end to overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure, and improved access to education, amidst concerns over social inequalities and student financial insecurity in Paris, France, October 8, 2026. Photo by Christophe Michel ABACAPRESS.COM Paris ILE DE FRANCE France Copyright: xMichelxChristophe ABACAx

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October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

October 8, 2026, Lorraine, Metz: On Thursday, as in the rest of France, several hundred students protested in downtown Metz for better conditions in schools. bub

Student protests continue in France Police officers gather near Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630500P

Student protests continue in France A potted plant is thrown toward police officers near Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630499P

Student protests continue in France High school and university students as well as their supporters attend a demonstration at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630497P

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students struggle to breathe amid tear gas during a protest at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

Student protests continue in France High school and university students as well as their supporters attend a demonstration at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Oct. 8, 2026, amid nationwide protests in France demanding more teachers and better facilities. A14AA0005630496P

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris High school students demonstrate at Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx

High School And University Student Protest - Paris Police officers block access to a street during a high school students protest near Place de la Bastille in Paris, France on October 8, 2026. Photo by Fabrice Sapte ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xSaptexFabrice ABACAx