French school protests resume on smaller scale after holiday break
French high school student protests resumed on Monday on a much smaller scale than in past weeks as pupils returned from a two-week break, with youngsters trying to blockade a few high schools in Paris, Marseille and Rennes.
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- Blockades took place in several cities across France, including Paris, Marseille and Rennes.
French students back from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to revive last month's protest movement despite a handful of concessions from the government during the break.
Education ministry says 41 schools blockaded as students return after holiday break.
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