WorldPublished: 7 October 2026 at 11:56
Thousands rally across France to back students demanding more school funding
Protests were held across France on Tuesday in support of high school students calling for more education funding. NPR reports that hundreds of thousands took part.
Rallies took place across France on Tuesday in support of high school students who are demanding more funding for education and more resources for schools.
According to NPR, hundreds of thousands of people took part in the demonstrations nationwide. The headline of the report refers to thousands of protesters, so the exact turnout cannot be clearly determined from the available information.
The source gives no further details on which cities hosted the rallies, what specific demands were put forward, or how the authorities responded.
