A nationwide blockage of high schools is unfolding in France, with 413 establishments reported as experiencing disruptions or actions as of Monday, according to the Ministry of National Education. The unrest is driven by student mobilization, with further protests planned for Tuesday. Minister Edouard Geffray affirmed that the planned demonstrations represent a protected freedom. Sophie Binet, a union leader, has directly appealed to the government to cease its “repression” of the movement. The situation highlights tensions between protesting students and authorities in France. The government has yet to respond specifically to Binet’s call for an end to the crackdown.