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French Police Fire Tear Gas at Barricaded Paris High School

October 9, 2026

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron's administration is facing criticism for a free speech crackdown and ongoing, sometimes violent, student protests, while economist Paul Krugman warns of a looming "ugly crisis" for the French economy.

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  • French Student Protests Continue as Government Seeks Way Out of Crisis

Center

  • France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
  • Police fire tear gas at barricaded Paris high school as student protests show no sign of ending - AP News

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