France: Demonstration by school pupils and university students in Paris

Oct 6, 2026

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Student Demonstration - Paris Tens of thousands of high school students marched from République to Nation, protesting the lack of staff and resources, class sizes deemed too large, the condition of certain school buildings, and the Parcoursup college admissions system. A coalition of National Education unions—including the FSU, CGT, FO, CFDT, Unsa, Sud, and Solidaires—joined the protest, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Photo by Denis Prezat ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xPrezatxDenis ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Tens of thousands of high school students marched from République to Nation, protesting the lack of staff and resources, class sizes deemed too large, the condition of certain school buildings, and the Parcoursup college admissions system. A coalition of National Education unions—including the FSU, CGT, FO, CFDT, Unsa, Sud, and Solidaires—joined the protest, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Photo by Denis Prezat ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xPrezatxDenis ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Tens of thousands of high school students marched from République to Nation, protesting the lack of staff and resources, class sizes deemed too large, the condition of certain school buildings, and the Parcoursup college admissions system. A coalition of National Education unions—including the FSU, CGT, FO, CFDT, Unsa, Sud, and Solidaires—joined the protest, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Photo by Denis Prezat ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xPrezatxDenis ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Tens of thousands of high school students marched from République to Nation, protesting the lack of staff and resources, class sizes deemed too large, the condition of certain school buildings, and the Parcoursup college admissions system. A coalition of National Education unions—including the FSU, CGT, FO, CFDT, Unsa, Sud, and Solidaires—joined the protest, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Photo by Denis Prezat ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xPrezatxDenis ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Tens of thousands of high school students marched from République to Nation, protesting the lack of staff and resources, class sizes deemed too large, the condition of certain school buildings, and the Parcoursup college admissions system. A coalition of National Education unions—including the FSU, CGT, FO, CFDT, Unsa, Sud, and Solidaires—joined the protest, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Photo by Denis Prezat ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xPrezatxDenis ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Tens of thousands of high school students marched from République to Nation, protesting the lack of staff and resources, class sizes deemed too large, the condition of certain school buildings, and the Parcoursup college admissions system. A coalition of National Education unions—including the FSU, CGT, FO, CFDT, Unsa, Sud, and Solidaires—joined the protest, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Photo by Denis Prezat ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xPrezatxDenis ABACAx
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341948
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341946
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341945
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341944
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341941
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341929
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341927
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341926
Severe clashes with the police took place during the student demonstration. Student unions had called for a mobilisation of secondary school pupils to demand more resources for secondary schools on 6 October 2026 in Paris. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341922
Student Demonstration - Paris Clashes on the sidelines of the students protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Clashes on the sidelines of the students protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Clashes on the sidelines of the students protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Clashes on the sidelines of the students protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Clashes on the sidelines of the students protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Clashes on the sidelines of the students protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris People take part in a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris, France on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Lionel Urman ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xUrmanxLionel ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris People take part in a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris, France on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Lionel Urman ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xUrmanxLionel ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris People take part in a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris, France on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Lionel Urman ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xUrmanxLionel ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris People take part in a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris, France on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Lionel Urman ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xUrmanxLionel ABACAx
FRANCE, PARIS - OCTOBER 6, 2026: Students of high schools and universities come to city s streets to protest against overloaded schedule, shortage of teachers and other problems occured in the education system. In some places, protests have turned into riots and clashes with police officers. Dmitry Orlov TASS 98868612
FRANCE, PARIS - OCTOBER 6, 2026: Students of high schools and universities come to city s streets to protest against overloaded schedule, shortage of teachers and other problems occured in the education system. In some places, protests have turned into riots and clashes with police officers. Dmitry Orlov TASS 98868610
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents are gathering at the Republique Square to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents are gathering at the Republique Square to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Sudents are gathering at the Republique Square to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. They demand more resources for the national education system, and raise against the far right party - le Rassemblement National. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Politics At Student Demonstration - Paris La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate in France s 2027 presidential election Jean-Luc Melenchon, arrives with LFI s MP Carlos Martens Bilongo, LFI s MP Manuel Bompard, arrives at the start of a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Raphael La Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Politics At Student Demonstration - Paris ... arrives at the start of a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Politics At Student Demonstration - Paris La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate in France s 2027 presidential election Jean-Luc Melenchon arrives at the start of a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Politics At Student Demonstration - Paris Parti Socialiste (PS) first secretary Olivier Faure arrives at the start of a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Politics At Student Demonstration - Paris Parti Socialiste (PS) first secretary Olivier Faure arrives at the start of a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Politics At Student Demonstration - Paris Socialist MPs Boris Vallaud arrives at the start of a demonstration part of a nationwide day of actions called by high-school students, joined by unions and teachers, who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations in Paris on October 6, 2026. Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Students are gathering at Gare de Lyon to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Today’s march is planned to go from Gare de Lyon to Place de la République. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Students are gathering at Gare de Lyon to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Today’s march is planned to go from Gare de Lyon to Place de la République. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Students are gathering at Gare de Lyon to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Today’s march is planned to go from Gare de Lyon to Place de la République. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student trade union organisations called for a secondary school protest on 6 October 2026 in Paris to demand more resources for secondary schools. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341917
Student trade union organisations called for a secondary school protest on 6 October 2026 in Paris to demand more resources for secondary schools. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341916
Student Demonstration - Paris Students have begun marching towards Gare de Lyon to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Today’s march is planned to go from Gare de Lyon to Place de la République. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Students have begun marching towards Gare de Lyon to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Today’s march is planned to go from Gare de Lyon to Place de la République. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx
Student Demonstration - Paris Students have begun marching towards Gare de Lyon to protest against the current state of public education, once again, on October 6, 2026, in Paris, France. Today’s march is planned to go from Gare de Lyon to Place de la République. Photo by Raphael Lafargue ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France Copyright: xLafarguexRaphael ABACAx

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Student trade union organisations called for a secondary school protest on 6 October 2026 in Paris to demand more resources for secondary schools. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341917

Student trade union organisations called for a secondary school protest on 6 October 2026 in Paris to demand more resources for secondary schools. - 06 10 2026 - France Ile-de-France (region) Paris - JulienxMattiax xLexPictorium LePictorium_0341916