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French Students Protest in Paris Against Overcrowded Classes and Parcoursup

French students march in Paris to denounce overcrowded classes, teacher shortages, and call for reform or abolition of the Parcoursup platform. Despite fewer school blockades, incidents persist near some high schools.


Léa Marchand
Léa Marchand
October 14, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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On Tuesday, a new day of student protests began in Paris, with a procession starting from Place d’Italie heading towards Les Invalides, reports Claire Paccalin for France 24.

The students are protesting against overcrowded classes, challenging schedules, and a shortage of teachers. They are also demanding reforms or the abolition of Parcoursup, the French university admission platform.

Although school blockades have decreased, incidents continue to occur around certain high schools, reflecting ongoing tension within the educational environment.

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