Students and workers marched to demand better education conditions, highlighting overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure as key issues.
Student protest over education conditions
Young people participated in a demonstration to express their concerns about worsening study conditions, including overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, frequent absences, and deteriorating school infrastructure. They demanded more resources to ensure quality education and a public school system that provides equal opportunities for all students.Route of the demonstration
The protest began at the Battant parking lot and moved toward the train station before proceeding along Avenue Foch, Avenue d'Hélvétie, and into the city center. The group gathered at the steps of the prefecture, where they chanted their demands for several minutes.Police presence and crowd control
About twenty CRS (Républicain Civil et Sécurité, a specialized police unit) were stationed near Charles Nodier Street to prevent any disturbances. The demonstration concluded in front of the rectorate on the street of the Convention, where police were also present near the building's entrance.Unofficial continuation of the protest
Although the official demonstration ended without incidents, a megaphone appeal encouraged some participants to continue their protest in an unauthorized manner. Police reported 1,100 demonstrators, while the SNUipp-FSU union, which represents school staff, estimated the number to be around 2,000.Future demonstration planned
The mobilization is expected to continue in Besançon on Saturday, October 17, with young people, workers, and retirees gathering for another demonstration. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Place Granvelle.
