Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 13, 2026Country: France
Society & Lifestyle
Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined French student protests in Saint-Denis near Paris, speaking with students during a demonstration against poor school conditions. Students are demanding better school infrastructure, more teachers, and reduced class sizes. The protests, supported by unions and the left-wing party France Unbowed, have led to the closure of around 200 schools and injuries to eight teachers. Nationwide marches are planned as the movement persists.

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