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French student group says high school blockades will resume

Education · First reported 1 Nov, 11:22 · Updated 11:28

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A student group said some French high schools would be blockaded from Monday, as students argued that government measures did not meet their demands. The reports differ in scope: one provides details on protest plans and government proposals, while the other gives brief context about the protests’ origins.

  • Pierre Sourzat, head of the Lyceens! group, said some high schools would be blockaded from Monday, with action expected to be more significant from Tuesday.
  • The government announced measures including replacing the university admissions platform and providing loans for school renovations; students said the proposals did not go far enough.
  • The protests emerged after weeks of high school student demonstrations over learning conditions and inequality, amid rising prices.
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Blockades
Some high school blockades were expected to start Monday, Nov. 2, with more activity anticipated Tuesday.
Government measures
The measures included replacing the university admissions platform and providing loans for school renovations.
Student Union announcement
Sabrine Kharbach said university and high school blockades would take place Tuesday and Thursday.

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