France Student Protests Expand Into Nationwide Rallies Over Living Costs
Students, unions and Yellow Vest activists are joining nationwide demonstrations as anger over school conditions broadens, with police firing tear gas in Paris and Marseille.
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Support rallies draw about 160,000 people across France
産経ニュース ↗Some high schools remain closed as protests continue
France24 ↗Greta Thunberg joins teenagers protesting north of Paris
The Independent ↗Omar Sy supports students and criticises authorities' response
Euronews ↗Government lifts ban on police use of stun grenades
Anadolu Ajansı ↗Paris restricts undeclared gatherings around key government sites
Le Monde ↗Students join unions and Yellow Vests in nationwide mobilisation
Deutsche Welle ↗Police fire tear gas in Paris and Marseille
The Independent ↗

















