15.11.2026 16:11
Due to student protests that have been ongoing for weeks in different cities in France, the government has banned the sale of fireworks until November 27. According to local media, fireworks are being used against security forces during the protests and to set schools on fire. In the protests, which have lasted for about 2 months with the demand for improving education conditions, 8 thousand people were detained.
Protests launched by high school students in France, supported by university students and trade unions, are continuing. The government has taken measures against fireworks used in the protests.
BAN ON FIREWORK SALES
With a government decree published in the Official Gazette, the sale of fireworks has been banned until November 27. According to reports in the local press, the decision was taken against fireworks that protesters also use against security forces and to set schools on fire.
In student protests in the country's Val-d’Oise province, 3 education workers were injured due to fireworks, and fires were set in high schools with fireworks.
STUDENT PROTESTS BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17
In France, high school students have been protesting since September 17, demanding improved education conditions, more resources for schools, and an increase in the number of teachers.
The protests, which had decreased during the negotiation process between the government and high school unions and representatives, revived on November 4 after the government's commitments on education were found insufficient.
EDUCATION WORKERS WENT ON STRIKE
Education workers went on strike on November 5 and 10. While about one-third of higher education institutions were affected by the strike, education was suspended in dozens of high schools due to students' occupation protests.
8 THOUSAND PEOPLE DETAINED
Police intervention in the protests, which have been ongoing for about 2 months, has sparked debate. Nearly 300 education personnel were injured and 8 thousand people were detained in the protests.