High School Blockades: Lecornu Calls for Dialogue Amid Ongoing Unrest
The French government proposes dialogue sessions with high school students as blockades continue, notably at Henri Wallon High School in Aubervilliers. However, school leaders find dialogue difficult without a calm environment and proper security.
Nadia El-Amrani
October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-07
The French government wishes to establish dialogue sessions with high school students as blockades continue in several schools, notably at Henri Wallon High School in Aubervilliers, where access to classrooms is being blocked, reports France 24.
However, school principals consider this initiative difficult to implement in the absence of a calm atmosphere and adequate security conditions, complicating the organization of these exchanges.
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