France to Close Up to 500 Schools as Student Protests Continue

In France, up to 500 schools are set to be totally or partly closed on Monday, October 5, 2026, as student protests continue, according to the education minister. The closures affect schools across the country.

Donald Trump Jr. commented on the protests, attributing them to "unchecked immigration." French figures including Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Luc Mélenchon are part of the ongoing political discussion around the demonstrations.