Riots that French officials blame on far-left groups have morphed into a political crisis, leaving hundreds injured and more than 100 high schools severely damaged. The social unrest appears to be a gift to right-wing presidential contender Marine Le Pen, whose Polymarket odds of winning next year's election have surged in recent days.
At least 65 school employees, including 40 principals, and roughly 170 students have been injured since the unrest began, Euronews reported Friday. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said at least 100 high schools had suffered severe damage.
🇫🇷 Mass riots escalating across France
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 2, 2026
Despite bans on gatherings outside closed lycées, clashes with police have continued since morning in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Rennes, and other cities.
More than 400 schools are fully closed today over damage and threats to staff. Pupils… pic.twitter.com/tmadn01Cgm
Young second and third-generation migrants film a French firefighter after setting him on fire during the ongoing school riots pic.twitter.com/rqhC8rcoV2
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