A demonstration in Lyon, France, related to education policy, began on October 6, 2026, with initial blockades reported at several educational institutions. According to the Rhône prefecture, 15 establishments were affected by the morning of the event, including the University of Lyon 2, the École normale supérieure (ENS), and the Institut d'études politiques (IEP) of Lyon. By the afternoon, the number of affected establishments had increased to 17, with a majority being universities. Law enforcement reported eight arrests, including for acts of vandalism and the transportation of fire-related objects or fireworks. The demonstration was scheduled to begin at 10:00 from Place Bellecour but was delayed by approximately 30 minutes due to blockades. Demonstrators eventually set off and proceeded along the declared route to Place Guichard. The prefect of the Rhône, Etienne Guyot, acknowledged the involvement of trade unions in ensuring the proper conduct of the demonstration but condemned the actions of "individuals very hostile, often masked and hooded," who were responsible for incidents after the procession arrived at Place Guichard. According to union estimates, approximately 25,000 people participated in the demonstration in support of high school students, while official figures cited around 20,000 demonstrators. During the march, incidents occurred, including the throwing of projectiles at law enforcement and a group leaving the procession to target a police station. The Prefecture reported that "wild processions, composed of individuals hooded and masked," had left the demonstration arrival site. A fire was reported on Rue Duguesclin, prompting a call for firefighter reinforcement. The situation required continuous mobilization of law enforcement to prevent damage and the throwing of projectiles. At one point, demonstrators were asked to leave Place Guichard for their safety due to the behavior of "wild groups." The incidents resulted in 11 injured, including nine police officers. No arrests have been announced in relation to the injuries. Security measures were reinforced, including the authorization for law enforcement to use drone-based image capture, as part of efforts to manage the mobilization. The day's events followed similar protests on Monday, during which 24 establishments were affected and seven people were arrested. Incidents had erupted in front of Saint-Just high school, where a group of about forty masked individuals had caused damage and fired mortars toward the establishment.