Claims About Migrants Distract From Core Causes of French Student Protests
French high school and university students have staged widespread protests, blockading schools and universities to express frustration with overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and dilapidated facilities. Their grievances include large class sizes, absent or unfilled teaching positions, inadequate buildings, and exhausting schedules. Many students have cited specific issues such as leaking classrooms, insufficient toilets, and a lack of resources as the primary reasons for their actions.