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National strike, high school blockades… Here's what to expect this Tuesday, October 6

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High school blockades continue across France on the eve of the national strike day on Tuesday, October 6th. On Monday, 413 schools were disrupted, compared to 564 on Friday. Despite this decline, the movement could pick up again as soon as tomorrow.

The Ministry of National Education has meanwhile recorded 190 injured students since the start of the mobilizations and anticipates a "progressive" return to classes Wednesday morning. So what should we expect this Tuesday in Paris and across France?

A new day of mobilization

The high school blockades are about to take a different turn! The High School Student Union (USL) and the Student Union have called for a new day of mobilization on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Except this time, the young people will be joined by professional organizations. A way to amplify the voices of the protesters, but also to better protect high school students and avoid any escalation. In Paris, a gathering should be planned at Place de la République at

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Demands for rights and wages

France is angry. On the high school front, people are calling for more resources and materials, more teachers to help reduce class sizes, and an end to Parcoursup for a more fair

fair chance for all. On the union side, there's opposition to rising fuel prices, facing inflation that's also growing and wages that are stagnating.

The left hasn't hesitated to speak out on the issue, calling for the movement to continue: "Keep mobilizing but do it calmly, in a peaceful way. That's what will make this movement succeed," said Manuel Bompard, LFI deputy for Bouches-du-Rhône, on France 2, Sunday, October 4th. 


A new day of mobilization planned for October 17th

This Monday, October 5th, student mobilization continues: over 160 schools in the Île-de-France region are closed — a figure that rises between 400 and 500 nationally. While the government backed down from its decision to make BTS and CPGE programs pay-to-play, more than 1,500 teaching positions will still be eliminated.

Another call for mobilization was launched for October 17th, suggesting the return of the yellow vests movement, eight years after its creation. Proof that French people, regardless of their age, haven't finished trying to make their voices heard.