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Greta Thunberg attends French school protest as police fire tear gas

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The short version

Greta Thunberg attended a student protest in France where police fired tear gas. The protest was part of a new day of school protests across the country.

Greta Thunberg attended a student protest in France.3,2,1 The protest took place at a high school outside Paris.3 The protest was part of a new day of school protests across France.2

French police fired tear gas at protesting students.5 French riot police clashed with protesters in Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon, and Nantes.2 Greta Thunberg said the students deserved wider support.1

Left‑wing presidential hopeful Jean‑Luc Mélenchon supported the school protests.4 The protest was ahead of a big march.3 The protest was covered live by Reuters, Sky News, The Independent, BBC News, and The Straits Times.3,5,2,6,1

“the students deserved wider support”
Greta Thunberg1

Why it matters

  • Greta Thunberg is a climate activist who rose to fame as a teenage protester.1

  • The protest was part of a new day of school protests across France, involving students in multiple cities.2

  • The protest was held at a high school outside Paris.3

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