French High School Students Lead Protests as Hundreds of Schools Close

France’s government is facing a wave of protests led by high school students, with around 600 schools closed amid growing anger over education demands.

The student-led movement is drawing support beyond school gates, as labor and education unions prepare to back the protests.

The closures have brought disruption to schools and placed the government’s handling of the unrest under scrutiny.

Critics say the official response has focused more on security measures and holding protesters accountable than on addressing the educational demands behind the demonstrations.

The prospect of union support adds to the pressure on the government to respond to students’ concerns, rather than treating the protests primarily as a security issue.