19 Sep 2023 | 01:44 PM UTC
France: Student organizations to protest in major cities Sept. 19
Student organizations to protest against university selection systems in France's major cities, Sept. 19; heightened security likely.
Event
Student organizations have called for protests in France's major cities on Sept. 19 to denounce the current selection process to access universities in France. In Paris, students will protest in front of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research on Rue Descartes from 18:00. Further gatherings will likely take place at state education department buildings in France's major cities on the evening of Sept. 19. The organizers have not specified any ending times for the protests; attendance levels will likely vary in each location.
Law enforcement will likely be deployed to monitor the gatherings. Road travel disruptions are likely through the evening of Sept. 19 near the gathering points. The protests are likely to remain peaceful; however, isolated scuffles between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protests. Plan for travel delays and disruption in the immediate vicinity of the protest sites. Follow local travel and security advice. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area. Heed instructions from authorities.
