Yaëlle Amsellem-Mainguy, sociologist: "Through the blockades, high school students have found ways to make themselves heard"

In October 2026, high school students in France express their concerns about living conditions and future prospects through protests and social media. They highlight issues such as selective higher education, poor learning conditions, and inadequate school facilities. By blocking schools nationwide, they aim to raise awareness of social and territorial inequalities and demand to be taken seriously despite their lack of voting rights.