# French Students Rally as Protests Grow

> Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests intensify.
- Title: French Students Rally as Protests Grow · France24 | Shortify
- Summary: Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests intensify. French students join nationwide demonstrations demanding better school conditions…
- Keywords: france, high school protests, emmanuel macron, student demonstrations, unions, cost of living, paris, news, world, politics, French, Students
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/france/20261013-tens-of-thousands-rally-across-france-as-high-school-protests-gather-strength
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- Topics: france, high school protests, emmanuel macron, student demonstrations, unions, cost of living, paris, news, world, politics
## Rallies Across France
Tens of thousands joined rallies across France to support protesting high school students.
## Record Turnout
161,500 people attended rallies, more than double last week's 71,500 participants.
## Unions Report Higher Numbers
Unions estimated nationwide turnout at 480,000 people for Tuesday's demonstrations.
## Protests Intensify
Demonstrations are expected to grow as France votes for Macron's successor in six months.
## Violence Reported
Police fired tear gas and masked youths set cars on fire during Paris demonstrations.
## Greta Thunberg Joins
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg spoke at a protest in Saint-Denis, Paris.

> our future is being robbed
## Students Demand Change
Students block school entrances to demand better conditions and end police violence.
## Key takeaway

French students join nationwide demonstrations demanding better school conditions amid government budget struggles.