Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France, as high school students protest poor learning conditions, missing teachers and deteriorating school infrastructure.

The National Briefing · Oct 7, 2026 · 5m

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France, as high school students protest poor learning conditions, missing teachers and deteriorating school infrastructure. With France heading towards presidential elections next year, what does this youth-led uprising say about the frustrations of a new generation and the political mood in the country?

Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Global Dialogue