WorldPublished: 6 October 2026 at 22:57
Quarter of a million people rally in France in support of students
More than 250,000 people took part in rallies in Paris and elsewhere in France on Tuesday to back students who are protesting for more education funding.
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More than a quarter of a million people joined rallies across France on Tuesday. Demonstrations were held in Paris as well as in other parts of the country.
The participants took to the streets to show support for students, who are demanding greater funding for education through their protests. The students' demands have thus gained wider public backing, with other residents joining the cause.
The available information does not include further details on the specific funding levels being sought, how the authorities have responded to the protests, or whether the demonstrations will continue.
