French high school students blocked schools on Tuesday as civil servants went on strike, protesting planned budget cuts and rising pressure on public services.⁣ ⁣ Several schools were blocked across France, with students calling for more funding for education and less police presence.⁣ ⁣ The protests come seven months before France’s next presidential election, with the government facing pressure over its plans to tighten spending as the country’s economic outlook weakens.⁣ ⁣ #France #Protests #Education #Politics