French unions and student groups plan strikes and protests in Strasbourg on October 13, demanding better education conditions and 10 billion euros in funding.
Strasbourg protest planned for students and workers
Strasbourg is set to host a protest on October 13, starting at 10:30 AM from Kléber Square, organized by multiple unions and student groups. The demonstration includes high school students, university students, and various labor organizations calling for better working and learning conditions.Strike notices cover all public sector workers
The unions have submitted strike notices affecting all categories of public sector employees for the day of the protest. This means disruptions are expected in public services, transportation, and school cafeterias, among others.Government sends additional teachers but protests continue
Despite the government's announcement to send 3,000 additional substitute teachers, calls for school blockades and ongoing mobilization remain strong. Unions argue that the government has not met the demands of high school students and teachers.Unions criticize lack of concrete proposals from government
In a statement, the CGT union expressed disappointment that the government had not addressed student and teacher concerns, noting that ministers Sébastien Lecornu and Édouard Geffray had not made any concrete announcements in early October.Public support for the movement grows
According to an Ipsos survey published on October 10, the movement's demands—primarily for improved teaching conditions—are widely supported by the public. This indicates that the protests may continue for some time.
