Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined students at the Lycée Paul Éluard in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris, to show solidarity with ongoing protests regarding the state of French schools. The student-led movement, now in its fourth week, is protesting against systemic issues including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and deteriorating school facilities. The protests have gained support from trade unions and university students, resulting in school blockades and occasional confrontations with law enforcement.

Reports on the atmosphere of the protests vary slightly. While Al Jazeera and France24 focused on the logistical impact of the protests, noting that approximately 200 schools were closed due to the mobilization, The Guardian emphasized the tension between protesters and police. The Guardian reported that lawyers formed a human chain to protect students, citing accusations of police brutality during the demonstrations. Conversely, France24 noted that the movement has led to clashes with police but did not detail the specific protective measures taken by legal professionals. Thunberg, speaking to reporters at the scene, stated that young people feel excluded from important national conversations regarding their future.