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More than 400 French schools closed as students protested crumbling buildings and 10-hour days. The government's new budget seeks 54 billion euros in savings, partly by freezing teachers' pay.

More than 400 French schools closed on Friday after student protests over run-down buildings, long days and teacher shortages, just as the government presented a 2027 budget seeking 54 billion euros of savings, partly by freezing pay for public workers such as teachers.

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