The protests are happening alongside a nationwide strike by public sector workers, including firefighters and schoolteachers. The wave of industrial action and student blockades comes as France prepares for a presidential election.
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French Students Blockade Schools Across France During Public Sector Strike
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Pupils in Paris and provincial cities halted access to educational facilities on Tuesday to demand increased funding and improved conditions for their teachers. In the Alpes-Maritimes, police deployed tear gas to break up student gatherings, while school staff at a facility in Saint-Denis linked arms to shield students from law enforcement during a confrontation. Unrest in Saint-Denis also included a fire burning at a school entrance.
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