France student protests put up to 500 schools at risk of disruption
Nationwide demonstrations have continued for more than two weeks, with ministers expected to discuss pressure on police resources at this week’s cabinet meeting.
Student protests have spread across France and continued for more than two weeks, with up to 500 schools expected to close fully or partially, France 24 reported.
The figure is an estimate, not a confirmed count of closures. It does not mean every affected school will shut completely.
France 24 reported that the unrest appears to have caught the Macron government off guard. The demonstrations have also added demands on French security forces.
The interior and justice ministers are expected to tell this week’s cabinet meeting that few police resources are available to deploy, according to France 24. The report did not specify the meeting date or confirm what ministers will say.
