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A teacher has been reprimanded after a Palestinian flag was displayed at a secondary school in Landerneau.

Disciplinary Sanction / PressureLegal procedures: Yes, closed

DATE

February 9, 2026

LOCATION

Landerneau (France)

TARGETED PERSON/INSTITUTION

A professor from the lycée de l'Elorn

DOMAIN/FIELD

Secondary Education

RESPONSIBLE FOR BAN

Rennes Regional Education

A maths teacher at the Lycée de l’Elorn in Landerneau was summoned by the Rennes education authority after displaying a Palestinian flag on his locker in the staff room, an area not accessible to pupils. The education authority reminded him of his duty to remain neutral, without imposing any further disciplinary action. The incident has sparked debate regarding freedom of expression for teaching staff in schools.

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