Watch: Historic student protests sweeping across France

Far-left leaders are cheering on the students. Government officials accuse them of stirring up the unrest for political gain.

French authorities suspended the use of stun grenades after a teenager lost his hand during clashes with police.

Police and protesters clashed in Liège, Belgium, on Wednesday as student anger over education costs and school conditions grew, echoing massive protests in neighboring France. Why it matters: The protests are exposing broader anger across Europe over school funding and classroom conditions.

The scene mimicked several other encounters in recent weeks during the turbulent protests, with police confirming several teachers and headmasters have had gasoline dumped on them.