French education protests spread across Paris and Marseille

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Tens of thousands of protesters are demonstrating across France against underfunding in the education system, with clashes in Paris and Marseille leading to tear gas and around 40 arrests. Riot police fired tear gas in Paris, where the main march is scheduled for 2pm local time, and fires were set in Marseille. Protesters are calling for more school investment, citing overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages, with 600 rallies planned nationwide. President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on Friday, denouncing potential violence as unacceptable. Organizers have urged unity with unions and cost-of-living protesters, including calls to revive the yellow vest movement from 2018.


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