French Student Protests Escalate, Threat to Burn Élysée Palace

High school students across France have launched protests over classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages, and deteriorating school infrastructure, which have escalated into violent clashes with police. A threat to burn the Élysée Palace marks a significant escalation in rhetoric, though it is unclear if this represents a coordinated action or isolated incident. The protests signal growing social unrest and could pressure the government on education policy.