More than 400 people, primarily children, were arrested in France on Tuesday amidst widespread school protests. The country's interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, stated that 440 individuals were detained and 48 law enforcement members were injured.
Students are demonstrating over concerns including overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. France's education ministry confirmed that 400 schools experienced protests or disruptions on Tuesday.
The movement, which involves French lycées (equivalent to UK sixth forms), began last week in the Île-de-France region near Paris. These student protests occurred on the same day that public sector professionals, including teachers, also demonstrated against proposed budget cuts in France.