164 people were arrested at French high school protests.

The unrest hits a day before a nationwide strike testing Prime Minister Lecornu’s fragile government.

Students have blockaded lycées since last week over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, spreading across France from Paris to Lille.

Education Minister Edouard Geffray accused La France Insoumise of hijacking protests Mélenchon called a racist crackdown.

Teachers’ unions expect 40% of primary staff absent Tuesday as the strike and blockades continue.

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