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Tensions have risen sharply across France following a nationwide wave of student demonstrations, with authorities reporting the arrest of about 5,000 people as the protests continue to spread.
The unrest has disrupted activities in hundreds of schools, with students taking to the streets over concerns about conditions in the education system. Several schools have reportedly been affected by blockades and clashes linked to the demonstrations.
French labour unions have thrown their weight behind the protesting students, calling on workers to participate in planned nationwide actions. The move is expected to increase pressure on the government as the protests gain momentum.
The escalating demonstrations have created a fresh challenge for President Emmanuel Macron’s administration, with protesters demanding greater attention to the problems affecting schools and the wider education sector.