https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-pm-warns-against-escalation-of-school-protests-after-164-arrestedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-pm-warns-against-escalation-of-school-protests-after-164-arrestedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-pm-warns-against-escalation-of-school-protests-after-164-arrested#u101169Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:26:39 +0000The French government will shutter up to 500 schools due to safety concerns as student protests expand nationwide. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has condemned reports of violence and labeled further escalation as "irresponsible." Demonstrations began last week in Paris and have spread to include blockades of high schools, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Students are protesting budget cuts, teacher shortages, and overcrowded classes, with some reporting class sizes exceeding 36 people. The unrest has triggered political clashes and a crisis cabinet meeting as the country approach