French student groups call for new protests after minister talks fail

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French student organizations have called for new protests on Tuesday, following a meeting with Education Minister Geffray that left them disappointed over a lack of concrete commitments. The protests address issues including school building maintenance, oversized classes, long school hours, and teacher shortages. Geffray announced a new action plan starting next week, prioritizing teacher shortages in exam classes. Around 400 schools remained closed due to unrest, with over 5,000 arrests made nationwide. Student groups distanced themselves from violence, attributing it to outsiders rather than protesters.


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