French students: What do they want?
We take a look at what exactly French high school students are demanding in their nationwide blockades. From crumbling buildings, to absent teachers who are not replaced, to applying to university, we
World
france24.com
06.10.2026
How dilapidated are French schools and how bad is inequality in the education system?
France’s prime minister has promised to address ‘legitimate’ complaints raised by those taking part in protestsEurope live – latest updatesHundreds of French high schools have been barricaded by teena
Education
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Nearly 2,000 schools closed in France as students, parents protest
French students, parents and teachers continued protesting into a third week, saying their schools are falling apart. Aidan Stretch reports.
World
cbsnews.com
06.10.2026
‘I’m bringing together women who nourish me’: French film-maker Alice Diop on her debut installation
The Saint Omer director has gathered work by artists, writers, composers and poets for Geste de Consolation, set in the 60m-long central hall of the Palais d’Iena in ParisAlice Diop has just returned
Culture
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
'Heavy police presence' as students set to march in Paris
A major march is set to depart from central Paris this afternoon as French students continue their protests classroom conditions. With previous protests marred by violence, France 24’s Claire Paccalin
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france24.com
06.10.2026
France’s Le Pen unveils economic platform stuffed with cuts — but few new ideas
The far-right leader is trying to reassure markets worried about France’s dire fiscal outlook with her €140 billion savings plan, but this new plan looks a lot like her old plan.
Politics
politico.eu
06.10.2026
France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France on the growing student protests across the country.
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aljazeera.com
06.10.2026
Student protests: First images from demonstrations in Paris
France braced on Tuesday for a day of nationwide high-school blockades and trade union-led street protests in support of students demanding that President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government t
World
france24.com
06.10.2026
Protesting pupils blockade French high schools again, testing a weekslong movement
Protesting students have blockaded high schools again, demanding more resources for the school system
World
abcnews.com
06.10.2026
France Spent for Years. Now the Bill Is Coming Due.
Plus, see how a reply-all email after Oct. 7 tore a business apart, and what Oura’s stalled IPO reveals about one-hit wonders.
World
wsj.com
06.10.2026
As students protest, how dilapidated really are France's school buildings?
As France's student protest movement continues, one of the main grievances is the conditions of the country’s schools, with many buildings severely dilapidated and in some cases, facing dangerous risk
World
france24.com
06.10.2026
Paris students gear up for 'Black Tuesday' protests
Students at the prestigious Paris high school Henri IV blockaded the building early in the morning ahead of the "Black Tuesday" protests which authorities say could attract up to 40,000 demonstrators
World
france24.com
06.10.2026
France: between the bond market and the barricades
The country is being hit by a pre-election debt sell-off. Many fear it could shake the Eurozone
Finance
ft.com
06.10.2026
France’s debt troubles stir memories of the euro crisis
How long before Paris and others start looking to the ECB to rescue them?
Politics
politico.eu
06.10.2026
France’s Mélenchon doubles down on student protests despite violent clashes
The presidential candidate is calling on supporters to join demonstrations Tuesday despite being accused of fueling unrest.
Politics
politico.eu
06.10.2026
France’s Appetite for ‘Magic Money’ Has Turned Into a Debt Bomb
After years of overspending, the country has emerged as one of Europe’s weakest links. Investors are bracing for things to get worse.
World
wsj.com
06.10.2026
Papers: Liverpool's Jacquet suffers hamstring strain on France duty
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
Sport
skysports.com
06.10.2026
Euro falls to 17-month low against the USD on French debt concerns
The euro has stumbled to a 17-month low against the US dollar on concern about France's ability to bring its public finances in order. The currency has fallen nearly 7% from its peak in late January.
World
france24.com
05.10.2026