French students blockade schools before strike
Students blockaded dozens of schools and universities over education reforms, before a nationwide strike.
Why it matters: Disruption may widen with unions.
Sources: RFI, The Hindu · See it on the globe
The story so far · 2 days, November 2 to 3, 2026
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Students blockaded dozens of schools and universities over education reforms, before a nationwide strike.
Why it matters: Disruption may widen with unions.
Sources: RFI, The Hindu · See it on the globe
Dozens of high schools were blocked. A union plans a nationwide strike Thursday. The minister warned exams are at risk.
Why it matters: Lost school time threatens exams.
Sources: The Guardian, Al Jazeera, RFI · See it on the globe