Protests by high school students in France have intensified, with approximately 900 demonstrations reported nationwide. The students are voicing concerns over long hours, teacher shortages, and deteriorating facilities, leading to a government decision to switch many classes to online formats for safety. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a crisis cabinet meeting to address the situation, which has seen increasing violence and police involvement.
Incidents of urban violence have included injuries from projectiles and arson attempts at schools, with some institutions facing significant damage. The education minister is set to meet with student representatives to discuss their grievances amid rising tensions and calls for non-violent protest methods from political figures.