French PM Warns Against Escalation After 164 Arrested in School Protests

French PM Warns Against Escalation After 164 Arrested in School Protests

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warned that any escalation of student protests would be "irresponsible" after 164 people were arrested Monday. The demonstrations, which began in Paris over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, have spread across France, with 180 schools affected. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 27 people, including 12 officers, were injured.

Source: BBC

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