Greta Thunberg Joins French Student Protests as Marchers Block Schools, Clash With Police

Protesters gathered at Place Vauban in Paris, chanting slogans such as “Down with the state, the cops and the fascists.” This demonstration was part of a nationwide movement that began on September 18th, with students initially blocking high schools. The unrest has since expanded to universities and gained support from teachers’ unions and left-wing political groups.

• Protesters converged on Place Vauban in Paris, chanting anti-state and anti-police slogans.
• Familiar refrains included calls to “tax the rich” and “resist fascism.”
• Palestinian and communist flags were visible among the demonstrators.
• Tuesday marked the fifth nationwide day of protests since the movement began on September 18th.
• The protests initially started with students blocking high schools in the Paris suburbs.
• The unrest has spread to universities and attracted support from teachers’ unions and left-wing political groups.