Education

Europe News

‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the student slogan mean?

A Snapchat message, which students believe came from an undercover police officer, has become the rallying cry of a youth movement that has now spread to Belgium and Italy.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for violent protests across country

Police said 160 people were detained following violent incidents on Thursday evening.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests grip the country

Police responded with tear gas and water cannons and detained several demonstrators.

15 October 2026

Culture news

‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests

The student protests have been building since late September, sparked by complaints of staff shortages and dilapidated schools. A major strike action is planned for this Saturday, and more public figures are expressing their support for the students’ demands.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Over 6,800 detained as French school protests show no sign of ending

With high schools still blocked in several French cities, student unions are urging protests to merge in a fresh nationwide day of action on Saturday 17 October.

14 October 2026

Earth News

Nature, trust and tech: The ‘no-regret’ path to a competitive Europe

From resource efficiency to education, these six sustainable steps could make Europe more competitive in the long term.

13 October 2026

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Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

10 October 2026

Europe News

UN voices 'concern' over violence at French school protests

141 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday, according to the Education Ministry.

9 October 2026

Europe News

French police suspend use of stun grenades at student protests

More than 6,500 people, most of them minors, have been arrested since the movement began and one teenager lost his hand when handling a police grenade.

7 October 2026

Europe News

Hundreds arrested in clashes between police and student protesters

Eyewitnesses say police deployed tear gas to quell unrest and disperse crowds in major cities including the capital, Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Officials figures reflected a nationwide participation exceeding a quarter million students in the protests that have rocked Macron's government.

6 October 2026

Europe News

French student protests: 400–500 schools closed on Monday

Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began.

4 October 2026

Europe in Motion

Is Europe succeeding at closing the gender gap between men and women?

Europe continues to be a global leader when it comes to what is possible for men and women, but huge gaps exist between European countries, and full equality remains a very distant reality.

28 September 2026

Europe News

Italy moves to ban face coverings and limit foreign pupils in schools

A new law banning pupils from covering their faces in Italian schools and limiting the number of non-Italian nationals in some classes has been presented. Parents will also have to learn basic Italian.

25 September 2026

Europe News

France’s €1 student meals put pressure on canteens

France’s new €1 university meal scheme has attracted large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. While some students welcome the cheaper meals, staff warn that the extra demand is putting pressure on space, equipment and staffing.

24 September 2026

Iran

Exclusive: Iran's school year opens as fees triple and enrolment falls

As Iran’s academic year begins, families face severe strain from doubling tuition fees, soaring stationery prices, war fears and a plunging currency. Euronews Persian spoke to Iranians about declining enrollments and deep economic distress across the country.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Meloni announces ban on burqa in schools and cap on foreign students

Italy’s government is preparing new school measures, including a ban on niqabs. Meloni is facing competition from retired general Roberto Vannacci, who has called for tougher measures on migration.

20 September 2026