French school protest damage estimated at least 30 million euros

Damage linked to high school protests in France is estimated at at least 30 million euros, AFP reported on October 9, citing a government source.

The figure is a preliminary estimate covering the protest movement, rather than losses from a single day. The source was unnamed and no detailed cost breakdown was provided.

Students have protested overloaded schedules, teacher shortages and poor learning conditions. University students, teachers and parents have also joined demonstrations. Some protests involved unrest and police use of tear gas and stun grenades.

AFP and RIA reported more than 6,800 detentions since the protests began, most involving minors. This is a cumulative figure over several weeks. Detention does not establish guilt or individual responsibility for damage.