Police fire tear gas as French student protests spread Oct. 6

Police fired tear gas outside French high schools on October 6, 2026, as student blockades and street protests continued in Paris, Lille, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse. Students are protesting teacher shortages, overcrowding and dilapidated buildings. Unions joined students, with the Interior Ministry estimating 250,000 participants. The policing response will shape scrutiny and further mobilization.