Student protests in France have escalated from peaceful demonstrations over poor school conditions to nationwide unrest. Young people like 17-year-old Lyna Mettouchi say years of underinvestment in education have left schools with leaks, failing heating systems and inadequate facilities.

The movement has expanded to include wider concerns about the cost of living, political representation and the future of immigrants in France. As tensions rise ahead of next year's presidential election, analysts say the protests could strengthen both far-left and far-right political forces.