https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-pm-lecornu-warns-against-escalation-of-school-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-pm-lecornu-warns-against-escalation-of-school-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-pm-lecornu-warns-against-escalation-of-school-protests#u100780Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:15:56 +0000Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has condemned the escalation of high school demonstrations as irresponsible following a wave of violence and mass arrests. Students are blockading schools nationwide to protest overcrowded classes, teacher shortages, and budget cuts. The unrest has intensified with reports of arson and clashes with police, coinciding with a public sector strike. While the government warns against further violence, Education Minister Édouard Geffray intends to meet with pupils and university students to discuss their demands as the protests fuel political clashes ahead of the pr