French Students Blockade Dozens of Schools and Universities
Students have blockaded dozens of schools and universities in France. Some resumed their protest campaign on November 2, after returning from a two-week autumn break. The campaign had paused during the break before restarting this week.
Context
Context: French students have a long record of nationwide protests over education and government plans, and these often happen in the autumn term. Blockades stop classes and campus work, so they tend to draw wide attention and debate.
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