AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFrench student protests turn violent: Across France, lycée blockades over teacher shortages and crumbling buildings have escalated into arson and clashes, with fires reported in Marseille and Nantes and a headteacher in Marseille doused with petrol. Mass closures and arrests: Authorities say hundreds of schools are closed or kept shut, with thousands detained since Monday and injuries reported among students, teachers, police, and firefighters. Saint-Denis at the center: In the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis, protests have drawn heavy police response, including reports of a policewoman being chased and beaten. Political blame game: The government and police warn the movement is being overtaken by violence and accuse hard-left groups of fanning unrest, while student unions insist they distance themselves from the street violence. Crisis response: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened an emergency cabinet meeting as the education system’s continuity is threatened and officials prepare for more demonstrations.
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