France Closes Up to 500 Schools as Student Protests Spread

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France will close up to 500 high schools on Monday due to violent student protests over education conditions, following clashes with riot police. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said lessons would be suspended in 400-500 schools, with 24 schools burned or ransacked since protests began. Demonstrations started in Paris and spread to Montpellier, Nantes, and Marseille over teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 735 of 3,700 schools affected, with 78 staff wounded. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 5,000 people have been arrested, 85% minors. Protesters plan more demonstrations Tuesday, while the government proposes a "vandal-pays" bill.


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