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Lycée Closures Persist, TotalEnergies Strike
Lycée closures continue amid protests; TotalEnergies faces a strike affecting fuel production.
In this briefing Ministry of Education (France) · Paris · TotalEnergies · CGT (trade union) · Édouard Geffray
Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
141 Lycées Remain Closed Amid Student Protests
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The Ministry of Education reports that 141 lycées remain closed across France due to ongoing student protests. The closures are consistent with previous days, as students continue to demonstrate over educational reforms. Unions have called for a new day of mobilization on October 13, according to France Info. The protests have led to significant disruptions in the education sector, particularly in Paris.
Impact Education providers face operational challenges with 141 lycées closed, affecting students and staff.
Watch New day of mobilization is scheduled for October 13. · 13 October 2026
Sources: France Info ↗, Le Journal du Dimanche ↗, BFMTV ↗, France Bleu ↗
CGT Calls for Strike at TotalEnergies
The CGT union has called for a strike at several TotalEnergies fuel production sites in France, France Info Économie reports. The strike is in response to concerns over wages, employment, and the impact of the Middle East conflict on global oil trade. The strike could affect fuel production and distribution, adding pressure to the energy sector already strained by global events.
Impact Fuel distributors and consumers may face supply disruptions due to the strike at TotalEnergies.
Sources: France Info Économie ↗
Internal tension
Nothing significant reported today.
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Nothing significant reported today.
Trade
Nothing significant reported today.
Politics
Government Deploys 3,000 Substitute Teachers
In response to ongoing lycée protests, the French government is deploying 3,000 substitute teachers to affected schools, according to Le Journal du Net. Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced the emergency plan to ensure continuity in education amid widespread closures. The deployment aims to mitigate the impact of the protests and maintain educational services.
Impact Schools affected by closures will receive additional teaching resources to manage disruptions.
Sources: Le Journal du Net ↗, France Bleu ↗
Also today in France
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- Doubs. Sécheresse, sécurité, circulation... Le préfet livre sa vision sur les enjeux dans le département — L'Est Républicain Économie
- « Des conditions de travail devenues particulièrement contraignantes » : en Dordogne, cette entreprise lance un appel à l’aide après avoir passé déjà dix jours sans Internet — Sud Ouest Économie
- Colère des lycéens: un policier porte un violent coup de genou au visage d'un manifestant, une enquête interne ouverte — BFMTV
- 28e régime : pourquoi ça bloque encore au Parlement européen ? — Maddyness
- Faÿs, Brossolette, Saint-Just... : Plusieurs mobilisations à Lyon et Villeurbanne ce matin — BFMTV
- Des véhicules de police ont-ils vraiment foncé sur des lycéens mobilisés, comme le montrent plusieurs vidéos sur les réseaux sociaux ? — France Info
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