Big protests happen in France. Students block many schools. Classes are too full. There are too few teachers. School buildings are old. Violence happens in cities like Paris and Lille. People burn trash bins. Police use tear gas. Over 200 people face arrest. Many people suffer injuries.
Workers also strike. Teachers and firefighters join them. They protest against a new budget plan. The government wants to save money. The goal is 54 billion euro. Workers fear for their jobs. They want more money for schools and hospitals.
President Emmanuel Macron faces big pressure. Elections happen soon in France. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu warns about the violence. He calls the protests bad. Politicians argue about the police. Unions say the police are too mean to young people. The protests probably continue.
