Photos show protests across France as students demand more school resources

By The Associated Press

Oct. 7, 2026 12:28 a.m.

Students with a large red banner reading 'Police officers, enemy of the people' march during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. — Students with a large red banner reading 'Police officers, enemy of the people' march during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
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Students are protesting across France for more resources and better conditions in schools after weeks of class boycotts, blockades and demonstrations.

Riot police face high school students as they gather before a demonstration against under-resourced schools in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. — First image: Riot police face high school students as they gather before a demonstration against under-resourced schools in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Second image: A student holds a board reading 'GenZ will win' during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Third image: Riot police use a water cannon as they face students during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Fourth image: A protesters kicks a teargas canister during scuffles following a demonstration against under-resourced schools, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
First image: Aurelien Morissard / AP. Second and fourth images: Teresa Suarez / AP. Third image: Jeremias Gonzalez / AP.

A student holds a board reading 'GenZ will win' during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. — First image: Riot police face high school students as they gather before a demonstration against under-resourced schools in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Second image: A student holds a board reading 'GenZ will win' during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Third image: Riot police use a water cannon as they face students during a protest against under-resourced schools, in Rennes, western France, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Fourth image: A protesters kicks a teargas canister during scuffles following a demonstration against under-resourced schools, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
First image: Aurelien Morissard / AP. Second and fourth images: Teresa Suarez / AP. Third image: Jeremias Gonzalez / AP.