Live: Greta Thunberg joins French student protests ahead of nationwide rallies

Home Europe Live Issued on: 13/10/2026 - 08:44Modified: 13/10/2026 - 10:17 Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined students blockading a high school in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 13, 2026. © Julien De Rosa, AFP France faces fresh nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students, unions and opposition groups rally over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has joined protesters outside a blockaded high school near Paris, boosting the movement’s visibility even as authorities warn that violence is intensifying despite a decline in school closures. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters) Keywords for this article