The Guardian
Mass marches in France demand school improvements and challenge policing
Largely peaceful marches across French cities drew at least 400,000 people, according to government estimates, while unions put turnout at twice that level. Demonstrators backed high school students seeking more teachers and repairs to run-down school buildings. In Paris, marchers also protested living costs and heavy policing, accusing the government of deploying riot police against student protesters rather than pursuing political solutions.
What to know
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At least 110,000 people marched along the eastern edge of Paris, according to government estimates.
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Marchers said riot police had been deployed against student protesters over the past month.
Why it matters
The marches concern school resources as well as participants’ dissatisfaction with living costs and the police response to protests.
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