Student Protesters in France are Holding Signs Referencing May 1968. Here’s Why It’s Significant
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A protester sits on the ground during the blockade of the University of Perpignan via Domitia in France on Oct. 6, 2026. —Jc Milhet/Hans Lucas—Getty Images French students took to the streets again Thursday and blockaded some high schools as they demanded action from the government they say is underfunding the country’s education system. Now in its third week, the wave of protests has seen hundreds of thousands march after rows over staffing shortages, overcrowded…
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