Student protests in France

Oct 5, 2026

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Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: Tear gas is thrown during protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: Tear gas is thrown during protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: High school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
Student protests continue across France as up to 500 high schools close NANCY, FRANCE - OCTOBER 5: Police take security measures as high school students gather to protest against current education conditions disrupt classes across the country in Nancy, France on October 5, 2026. Demonstrators pushed for expanded resources, improved school maintenance, smaller class sizes, and strategies to tackle staffing shortages. The countrywide action disrupted learning at roughly 400 to 500 high schools, which experienced full or partial class suspensions. Muhammed Said Tako Anadolu Nancy France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMuhammedxSaidxTakox
The door of Lycée Vauquelin in Paris was set on fire during high school protests. France, on October 5, 2026. Protests and student-led entrance blockades have intensified across the Île-de-France region and other urban centers in recent days, as high school students demonstrate against poor learning conditions. 460211 2026 10 05 Paris France (no people in frame) Copyright: xL.Urmanx xStarfacex STAR_460211_001
October 5, 2026, Bayonne, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: High school students hold placards reading They play with our lives like Monopoly , One teacher for 35 students, 5 riot police for 1 student , 8am-6pm crossed out, Future, future, but will we get there? and We wanted the baccalaureate, they send us the BAC , during a protest against the government outside the Reno Cassin high school in Bayonne, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Bayonne France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_028 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: A waste container burns in the street as a man looks on during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_027 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: French police officers stand near burning debris on a street during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_023 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: Police officers from the anti-crime brigade (BAC) detain a handcuffed youth who had been hiding in bushes during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_020 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: French police officers push a burning waste container during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_018 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Bayonne, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: A student holds a placard reading 8am-6pm crossed out, alongside others reading One teacher for 35 students, 5 riot police for 1 student during a protest against the government outside the Reno Cassin high school in Bayonne, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Bayonne France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_019 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: A riot police officer stands near a burning waste container and a parked bicycle during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_026 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: A firefighter extinguishes a burning waste container during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_015 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: French police officers push a burning waste container during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_018 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: A waste container burns in the street during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_013 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: A plainclothes police officer from the anti-crime brigade (BAC) throws a tear gas canister towards youths during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_006 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: Youths look on as a waste container burns during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_009 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Anglet, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: French police officers advance towards a burning waste container as sparks fly during a protest by high school students against the government outside the Cantau high school in Anglet, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Cantau was closed by authorities after clashes in recent days. Anglet France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_005 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
October 5, 2026, Bayonne, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France: High school students hold placards, one reading One teacher for 35 students, 5 riot police for 1 student , and a yellow smoke flare during a protest against the government outside the Reno Cassin high school in Bayonne, southwestern France, on October 5, 2026. Students have been blocking schools across France since September 21 to demand more teachers, smaller classes and better school buildings. Bayonne France - ZUMAb298 20261005_zsp_b298_003 Copyright: xJulesxBuonx
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and law enforcement during a student demonstration near Place de la Bastille in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, France, on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris Ile-de-France France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and law enforcement during a student demonstration near Place de la Bastille in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, France, on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris Ile-de-France France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and law enforcement during a student demonstration near Place de la Bastille in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, France, on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris Ile-de-France France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and law enforcement during a student demonstration near Place de la Bastille in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, France, on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris Ile-de-France France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and law enforcement during a student demonstration near Place de la Bastille in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, France, on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris Ile-de-France France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and law enforcement during a student demonstration near Place de la Bastille in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, France, on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris Ile-de-France France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest. Blockade at Camille Vernet High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blockading educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0257 20261005JDL0257
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0256 20261005JDL0256
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0249 20261005JDL0249
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0230 20261005JDL0230
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0229 20261005JDL0229
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0228 20261005JDL0228
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0218 20261005JDL0218
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROTEST IN VALENCE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Eliot BERNARD Valence October 5, 2026 Valence, October 5: High school students protest at Algoud Laffemas High School. Photo by Eliot Bernard. France. Fires have broken out at several schools in France as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Valence, Drôme, Rhône-Alpes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxEliotxBERNARDx 20261005JDL0215 20261005JDL0215
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROTEST PHOTOPQR OUEST FRANCE Franck Dubray Nantes October 5, 2026 General assembly of high school and college students at the University of Nantes to discuss next steps regarding the high school student protests Photo by Franck Dubray France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Nantes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR OUESTxFRANCE MAXPPPxFranckxDubrayx 20261005OFR0188 20261005OFR0188
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROTEST PHOTOPQR OUEST FRANCE Franck Dubray Nantes October 5, 2026 General assembly of high school and university students at the University of Nantes to discuss next steps regarding the high school student protests Photo by Franck Dubray France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Nantes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR OUESTxFRANCE MAXPPPxFranckxDubrayx 20261005OFR0178 20261005OFR0178
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROTEST PHOTOPQR OUEST FRANCE Franck Dubray Nantes October 5, 2026 General assembly of high school and university students at the University of Nantes to discuss next steps regarding the high school student protests Photo by Franck Dubray France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. Nantes, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR OUESTxFRANCE MAXPPPxFranckxDubrayx 20261005OFR0176 20261005OFR0176
Blockade at Jean Michel High School, Lons-le-Saunier, October 5, 2026 PHOTOPQR LE PROGRES Philippe TRIAS 10 05 2026 Blockade at Jean Michel High School, Lons-le-Saunier, October 5, 2026 Blockade of Jean Michel High School by students Several arrests were made following clashes and mortar fire with the police France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blockading educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions Jura Franche-Comté France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExPROGRES MAXPPPxPhilippexTRIASx 20261005LPL0049 20261005LPL0049
High school students block their schools in Paris High school students in front of Victor Hugo high school continue to block the entrances to schools in Paris on Monday morning as part of a nationwide protest movement over deteriorating conditions in French education. Students are demanding more resources, smaller class sizes, more teachers and improvements to school facilities. Paris France Copyright: xNikxErikxNeubauerx DSC_9329
High school students block their schools in Paris High school students in front of Lycee Sophie Germain continue to block the entrances to schools in Paris on Monday morning as part of a nationwide protest movement over deteriorating conditions in French education. Students are demanding more resources, smaller class sizes, more teachers and improvements to school facilities. Paris France Copyright: xNikxErikxNeubauerx DSC_9010
High School Students Protest at the Regional Council PHOTOPQR VOIX DU NORD FLORENT MOREAU October 5, 2026 Lille, October 5, 2026 Social High school students protest in front of the Hauts-de-France Regional Council in Lille on Monday at noon PHOTO FLORENT MOREAU LA VOIX DU NORD France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions. NORD, France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR VOIXxDUxNORD MAXPPPxFLORENTxMOREAUx 20261005VDN9985 20261005VDN9985
High School Students Protest PHOTOPQR SUD OUEST sounalet sounalet Jean Christophe Sounalet La Rochelle October 5, 2026 on October 5, 2026 High School Students Protest at Dautet High School and Place Verdun, France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions La Rochelle CHARENTE MARITIME France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR SUDxOUEST MAXPPPxJean-ChristophexSounaletx 20261005SDO9991 20261005SDO9991
High School Students Protest PHOTOPQR SUD OUEST sounalet sounalet Jean Christophe Sounalet La Rochelle October 5, 2026 on October 5, 2026 High School Students Protest at Dautet High School and Place Verdun, France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions La Rochelle CHARENTE MARITIME France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR SUDxOUEST MAXPPPxJean-ChristophexSounaletx 20261005SDO9990 20261005SDO9990
High School Students Protest PHOTOPQR SUD OUEST sounalet sounalet Jean Christophe Sounalet La Rochelle October 5, 2026 on October 5, 2026 High School Students Protest at Dautet High School and Place Verdun, France Fires have broken out at several schools in France, as students protest by blocking access to educational institutions nationwide over school funding and learning conditions La Rochelle CHARENTE MARITIME France Copyright: xPHOTOPQR SUDxOUEST MAXPPPxJean-ChristophexSounaletx 20261005SDO9989 20261005SDO9989
Clashes With Police During Student Protest - Paris Clashes between protesters and police during the student demonstration between the Lycee Paul Valéry and the Lycée Elisa Lemonnier in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France on October 5, 2026. Students continue their protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources, and decent learning conditions. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx

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