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Students and teachers strike and march in Rouen over education

Rouen, Normandy, France · Nov 10, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 10.

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Why they are protesting
Protesters are striking and marching to demand improvements in the education sector and express dissatisfaction with current government policies.
What they want
Increased funding and support for education, and higher wages to address the cost of living.
What changed
Nov 10: Protesters marched through Rouen city center following a call from education unions and student organizations.
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What protesters want

  • Improved education funding
  • Higher wages
  • Better cost of living support

Organised by: intersyndicale éducation et enseignement supérieur, organisations lycéennes, CGT, SNES-FSU Normandie

What authorities say

The prefecture of Seine-Maritime declared the protest route and restricted access to the city center to prevent damage. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a 1.6% increase to the minimum wage on November 9, which protesters deemed insufficient.12

The full story

On November 10, 2026, students, teachers, and staff participated in a strike and march in Rouen, France, to protest against education policies and the rising cost of living. Organized by an inter-union coalition of education and higher education representatives alongside student groups, the demonstration began at Place Joffre and followed a route through the city center. Authorities had restricted access to parts of the city to prevent potential property damage. Participants expressed that recent government announcements regarding wage increases were insufficient. While the protest was part of a national movement, local unions also activated strike funds to support participants facing salary losses. Further demonstrations are planned for later in the month, as participants stated their intention to continue the movement until their demands are addressed.

Timeline

  1. Students and teachers held a strike and march in Rouen to protest education policies and living costs.12

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