Mass Student Protests in Greece Against Private Universities

Government faces opposition over plans to privatize higher education, amid concerns about the impact on public universities and student migration.

Several thousand university students and supporters protested in central Athens against the Greek conservative government's plans to allow privately run universities.
The government argues that the measure would prevent Greek students from studying abroad and keep vital skills in the country.
Opponents argue that the measure would undermine public universities already facing funding difficulties.
The government has faced a series of protests by various professional groups in recent weeks, triggered by the legislative reforms and the cost of living crisis.
In central Greece, farmers used tractors to block sections of a highway, demanding additional financial support from the government to reduce production costs.