High school students in France blocked school entrances, set fire to e-bikes and trash cans, and clashed with police as protests spread across the country. Students are protesting poor learning conditions, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and overheated classrooms following recent heat waves, amid growing discontent over planned budget cuts in 2027.

High school students in France blocked school entrances, set fire to e-bikes and trash cans, and clashed with police as protests spread across the country. Students are protesting poor learning conditions, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and overheated classrooms following recent heat waves, amid growing discontent over planned budget cuts in 2027.