Students block Paris Louvre entrance amid France-wide education protests
Students returned Monday to block the entrance to the Louvre in Paris, a day after weekend clashes. Alice Cohen-Morzadec, a French student union spokesperson, says the anger is aimed at Macron's policies.
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What happened
Student protests have spread across France over overcrowded classrooms, crumbling school buildings, teacher shortages and underfunding. After a weekend of violent demonstrations, students gathered again on Monday in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris, blocking access to it. Unions and opposition groups have backed the students.
Why it matters
Alice Cohen-Morzadec, a French student union spokesperson, says the protests reflect growing anger over Macron's policies. The protests are drawing support from unions and opposition groups across the country.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 8:00 AM ET: Students in Paris block access to the Louvre Museum on Monday, a day after a weekend of violent protests across France.
- Oct 19, 9:44 AM ET: The protests spread nationwide, drawing support from unions and opposition groups.
- Oct 20, 4:11 AM ET: Alice Cohen-Morzadec, a French student union spokesperson, says the protests reflect growing anger over Macron's policies.
- Oct 20, 10:05 AM ET: A partial curfew is announced in Paris and other French cities to protect businesses.
Coverage
- France’s culture of violent policing means the battle for its streets is far from over (The Guardian)
- From Paris to Milan: student protests across Europe (The Guardian)
- France protests are ‘outburst of resentment’ against Macron (Al Jazeera)
- Why are students protesting in France? Key issues explained (Indian Express)
- Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement (Africanews)
- French government orders partial curfews after weekend of unrest
- France imposes curfews as riots and looting spread across cities
- Protesters across France torch buildings and clash with police
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