Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide prot

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On October 13, 2026, environmental activist Greta Thunberg commented on French student protests, stating that the country's youth feel they are being "robbed." The comments came as thousands of students across France participated in demonstrations.
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In France, starting nearly two weeks ago, students began protesting in Paris over poor school conditions, including overcrowding and insufficient funding. The demonstrations have spread nationwide, affecting more than 500 schools and leading to disruptions across cities like Marseille, Strasbourg, Tours, Nantes, Toulouse, and Lille. At least 65 staff members have been injured in the unrest, with clashes between protesters and police resulting in tear gas being deployed and projectiles thrown. Over 5,000 people have been arrested since September 28. The protests reflect students' frustration over long school hours, poor classroom conditions, frequent teacher absences, and dilapidated buildings.

Written for “French Student Protests” on 2026-10-13, grounded in this article and the 64 other(s) covering the same event.
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Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide prot. (2026, October 13). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/13/greta-thunberg-says-french-students-are-being-robbed-amid-nationwide-prot?traffic_source=rss

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Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protests Published On 13 Oct 2026 Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protests
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 · Al Jazeera
Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide prot · assertive framing

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Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protests Published On 13 Oct 2026 Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide protests asserted
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