French high school students clash with police over budget cuts
French teenagers blocked schools and clashed with police on Tuesday as unions planned nationwide protests against a cost-cutting budget.
Protests spread across multiple cities
The movement began in the Ile-de-France region around Paris before spreading to other cities nationwide. Blockades occurred in Lille, Nantes, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Rennes involving masked students and police confrontations.
Violence and injuries reported
Students set fire to dustbins and threw projectiles at police who responded with teargas. Authorities reported injuries to officers, students, and staff while arrests were made during the unrest.
Government officials condemn actions
The prime minister stated that escalating demonstrations would be irresponsible and endangering students or police is unjustified. Interior ministers noted protests broke out at hundreds of schools with further injuries reported by midday.
2 outlets, different leads
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Dawn
French teens blockade schools as unions vow day of 'anger' over cost-cutting budget
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The Guardian
French students and police clash as school blockades turn violent
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