The protests have seen students pile up dumpsters and other obstacles to block access to high schools, with clashes occasionally breaking out with police.

France braces for fresh nationwide student protests backed by unions, amid clashes, school blockades, and calls for education reforms.

France braces for fresh nationwide student protests backed by unions, amid clashes, school blockades, and calls for education reforms.

In France new nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor classroom conditions for weeks are to take place today, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.

France braces for fresh student protests as Macron urges respect amid school blockades, injuries, and nationwide demonstrations over education conditions.