French Police Use Tear Gas as 250,000 Protest for School Funding
On October 6, 2026, over 250,000 people across France protested for increased school funding. High school and university students, supported by teachers and parents, demonstrated against overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and poor school infrastructure. Riot police fired tear gas in Paris and other cities to control crowds. The protests intensified pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's administration.
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