The French Students' Union (FSU) is backing a wave of student and high school protests happening across France. These demonstrations, which have been growing in frequency and intensity, are focused on issues such as staffing shortages in schools, poor working conditions for educators, and broader concerns about access to higher education. The FSU is also critical of how local police have responded to some of these protests, suggesting that the use of force has been excessive or inappropriate in certain situations. In a recent statement, the FSU emphasized the need for peaceful and democratic expression, saying, « The violence must stop, youth must be protected. There is an urgent need to allow high school and student expression without obstruction and in a democratic, peaceful, free, and serene framework. Schools and universities are training future citizens who must be able to exercise their rights to express themselves, to demonstrate, and to gather… » The union is calling for a safe environment where young people can voice their concerns without fear of retribution. The FSU is also urging that no legal actions or sanctions be taken against students simply for participating in these protests. It has announced a strike notice that will cover the entire period of the mobilizations and is asking its members—primarily educators and staff—to support the students and university participants involved in the demonstrations. This wave of protests has been one of the largest in recent years, with students and high schoolers demanding changes in education policy and better working conditions for teachers. The FSU's involvement highlights the growing influence of student unions in shaping public discourse around education in France.