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France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashes

DW29 September 2026, 02:26 UTCFrance

Over 160 people were arrested and dozens injured after student protests in France descended into violence. With a presidential election approaching, senior politicians are pointing fingers at each other.

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