On Tuesday, 30% of teachers in France protested against planned job cuts, class closures, and demanded pay rises. This strike is part of a 'week of mobilisation' by various unions, which criticized the 2026 budget as detrimental to public schools. While the Ministry of Education reported lower participation rates, significant mobilisations occurred in cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. The unions argue that demographic decline should be used to improve learning conditions, especially in rural areas, as job cuts lead to overcrowded classes and poor working conditions.