In September 2026, thousands protested a proposed French police use-of-force law, while high school students separately blockaded classes to demand more resources.
Where it stands
Over 250,000 people have rallied for school funding, while France has promised 3,000 extra supply teachers.
French schools closed by student protests
≤500schools
19 readings
People detained in French student protests
6,100
11 readings
French high schools affected by student protests
1,800schools
4 readings
French education staff injured during student protests
≥100
People injured in French student protests
≥1,000
Students injured in French student protests
190
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October 2026
Yesterday
YdayFamily said French police tear gas canister broke student's jaw
2 days ago
Oct 9French student unions pledged to continue school protests
3 days ago
Oct 8 France promised 3,000 extra supply teachers to protesting students
Oct 8 Paris police fired tear gas and water cannons at students
Oct 8French officer was charged with violent mutilation over student injuries
Oct 8French students blockaded high schools and marched through cities
Oct 8French high school students prepared for renewed nationwide protests
Oct 8Police fired tear gas at a barricaded Paris high school
Oct 8Victor Wembanyama supported French students protesting school conditions
Wed, Oct 7
Oct 7 France's prime minister promised a student response plan for late October
Oct 7France's prime minister rejected police brutality claims over student protests
Oct 7France suspended police stun grenades at student protests
Tue, Oct 6
Oct 6Teenagers suffered serious injuries during French school protests
Oct 6France announced high school class suspensions for internal debate
Oct 6A student union reported 2,000 French high schools at standstill
Oct 6A French mayor shielded student protesters from riot police
Oct 6Trump blamed French student protests on mass migration and Islam
Oct 6Teachers and parents joined French students in nationwide demonstrations
Oct 6Police fired tear gas outside French high schools
Oct 6More than 250,000 rallied across France for school funding
Mon, Oct 5
Oct 5Organisers called for nationwide protests over French school funding
Oct 5French high schools began a second week of closures
Sun, Oct 4
Oct 4France planned full or partial closures of up to 500 schools
Sat, Oct 3
Oct 3Commentators warned French school unrest signalled a broader crisis
Oct 3Paris police chief urged students to protest peacefully
Fri, Oct 2
Oct 2Student protest arrests in France reached about 5,000
Oct 2Student protests spread to 730 schools across France
Oct 2Riot police clashed with students across France
Oct 2Student protests disrupted education at more than 560 schools
Thu, Oct 1
Oct 1French students demanded more teachers and better school conditions
Oct 1Attackers doused a headteacher in petrol and set schools ablaze
Oct 1France's prime minister convened crisis talks over student protests
Oct 1Student protests spread from French schools to universities
September 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Sep 30Police detained 625 people during French school protests
Sep 30Student protests spread to 356 French high schools
Sep 30France's education minister reported dozens injured in school protests
Tue, Sep 29
Sep 29Police detained 440 people during school protests
Sep 29French public sector workers struck over planned budget cuts
Sep 29Students clashed with police during French school blockades
Mon, Sep 28
Sep 28France's prime minister and far-left leader clashed over student blockades
Sun, Sep 20
Sep 20Protesters marched in Paris and other cities