Paris Police Chief on Student Protest Outbursts

The Paris police chief announced that the student protest movement that has spread across France has gotten out of control, calling on the protesters to reorganize peaceful demonstrations. France has been experiencing a rise in violence and vandalism during protests related to the deteriorating conditions of schools since last week, with around 5,000 people arrested, including teenagers, dozens injured, and extensive property damage. Unions have called for future strikes, and authorities fear escalating tensions, as students voice their anger over overcrowding, shortages of teachers, and the deterioration of infrastructure—all of which are attributed to ongoing lack of investment.