France: Student protesters want to "keep the pressure up on the government"
FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin has the latest from the demonstration in Paris.
France 24 reports: FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin has the latest from the demonstration in Paris.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the country.
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