French school protests resume on smaller scale after autumn break

Blockages resume at a limited number of high schools in France as students return from their autumn vacations. Some who protested on Monday are wondering how long they should keep the movement seeking better conditions going, given they themselves risk falling behind. I'm torn. Should we go ahead with it or not? We're under pressure with finals coming up at the end of the year. I'm in my last year of school, so it's not easy. But at the same time, if we stop now, what was the point of everything that came before? The protests survived the holidays. It was a major test, the biggest since the 90s. Usually movements fall apart during vacations. Unfortunately, this time it held. During the school holidays, the French government announced measures which include improving the university admissions process as well as placing a cap on the number of students per class. While some high schoolers argued the concessions don't go far enough, the country's education minister was optimistic the movement could be nearing its end. The situation is very marginal. This does not prevent people from demonstrating, but in terms of actual attempted blockades, it remains very limited. Demonstration. Demonstrations which broke out among French high schoolers in September have gained traction with the broader public over the high cost of living. The movement demanding better conditions and improved funding at schools have also spread to other parts of Europe.