Dozens Injured in Nationwide French Student Protests Over School Conditions

French students clash with police over school shortages, leading to dozens injured and hundreds detained in nationwide protests.

Editorial Desk

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — Dozens of French high school students were injured during nationwide protests over inadequate school resources, as tensions escalated into violent confrontations with law enforcement.

The demonstrations, which began in the Paris region and spread across the country, saw students blockading schools, setting fire to trash cans, and throwing projectiles at police. Authorities reported that nearly 400 individuals were taken into custody, with many being minors.

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Education Minister Edouard Geffray condemned the unrest, calling it “unspeakable” and stating legal action would be taken against those involved. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that 440 people were detained, with two-thirds facing police custody. The protests, driven by concerns over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and poor infrastructure, have sparked nationwide disruptions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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