French school protests challenge Macron's government

French high school students are expected to continue protests this week against President Emmanuel Macron's government, with concerns rising over potential violence and police response. Over 5,000 arrests were made last week, 85% involving minors. The movement began in mid-September in the Paris suburb of Creteil over school staffing shortages, spreading nationwide with complaints about inequality, poor facilities, and long hours. Hundreds of schools have closed due to damage, with over 170 pupils and 65 staff injured. The protests have drawn support from far-left France Unbowed leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who denies organizing the movement. A key test comes Tuesday when the CGT labor union urges worker demonstrations, potentially expanding the unrest.