Student protests are sweeping across France as frustrations rise over overcrowded classrooms and poor school facilities
France’s student protests have intensified ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accusing the radical-left La France Insoumise (LFI) of exploiting student anger for electoral gain. The demonstrations have also revived memories of the May 1968 student movement, which expanded into a major general strike after workers joined the marches.
“Members of [Mélenchon’s] France Insoumise (LFI) are instrumentalising the high school movement for their electoral advantage,” Lecornu said on Wednesday, accusing the party of encouraging protests while condemning violence. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.
Thousands of students have taken to the streets over overcrowded classrooms, deteriorating school infrastructure and teacher shortages, according to BBC. Trade unions and figures associated with France’s Yellow Vest movement are expected to join further demonstrations on Saturday.