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Demonstrations held in Rennes over living costs and school conditions

Several cities · pinned on Rennes, France · since Oct 15, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 13 and counting, since Oct 15.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters are demonstrating over rising living costs, low minimum wages, and concerns regarding school conditions and Parcoursup.
What they want
Demonstrators demand tangible government responses, increased purchasing power, a rise in the minimum wage, and changes to the executive leadership.
What changed
Oct 25: Emmanuel Macron promised quick responses, while the Prime Minister planned to meet student and high school representatives.
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What protesters want

  • A complete change of executive leadership
  • Substantial increases in purchasing power and the minimum wage
  • Changes to the Parcoursup platform
  • Better class sizes and school staffing replacements

Organised by: CGT, syndicats, lycéens

What authorities say

According to the sources, President Emmanuel Macron promised quick concrete answers, and the Prime Minister planned to meet with student and high school representatives. In Rennes, security forces dispersed protests using tear gas and stun grenades.12

The full story

Demonstrations have taken place in Rennes and across France, involving unions, high school students, and various citizens. Participants are protesting over the rising cost of living, educational conditions, and the lack of governmental action. Key concerns include class sizes, teacher replacements, the Parcoursup admissions platform, and demands for higher wages and purchasing power. In Rennes, protests have faced interventions by security forces, including the use of tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds along certain streets. President Emmanuel Macron promised concrete answers, and the Prime Minister scheduled meetings with student and high school representatives to discuss educational issues, while labor unions have announced further strike days.

Timeline

  1. President Emmanuel Macron promised concrete answers quickly, with the Prime Minister scheduled to meet student and high school representatives.1

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