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France maintains order without emergency but protests continue
French government pledges reforms to calm student protests without declaring state of emergency.
In brief
French government pledges reforms to calm student protests without declaring state of emergency. French government announces education reforms to address student unrest but demands continued protests for further action. Originally reported by France24.
Government meets student representatives
French student groups welcomed government measures to calm unrest but called for continued protests.
“The success of our young people must not depend on their social background, their high school, or the area in which they grow up”
Prime Minister's statement on student crisis
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated student success should not depend on social background or school location.
“The success of our young people must not depend on their social background, their high school, or the area in which they grow up”
New education measures proposed
Government plans to reform Parcoursup admissions in 2027 with 15,000 new university spots and 28-student class caps.
“A cap of 28 students per class in the seconde (first year of high school)”
Education minister rejects empty promises
Education Minister Édouard Geffray called government decisions on student crisis 'not empty' with clear targets.
“None of the decisions... are empty”
Student union calls for continued action
Student leaders demand fresh demonstrations next Saturday to push for further education reforms.
“We were asking for 250,000 additional spots in higher education, yet we're only getting 4,000”
Parcoursup system to be replaced
Higher education admissions platform Parcoursup will undergo two-stage replacement by end of next academic year.
“Parcoursup will be replaced in two phases with full replacement in 2028”
Funding for education infrastructure
Government pledges €4 billion for secondary school and €1 billion for university infrastructure renovations.
“A €5 billion low-interest loan for the renovation of educational infrastructure”
Student concerns about education system
Students highlighted overcrowded classrooms, mental health challenges, and unfair academic orientation systems.
“Overcrowded classrooms and challenges related to classroom atmosphere and mental health”
Education ministers hold press conference
Education ministers to provide details of measures to address student demands at 7pm.
“Starting tomorrow, we will launch a consultation process with high school students and staff trade unions”
Student union demands more action
Student leaders criticized government measures as insufficient with calls for 250,000 new university spots.
“We were asking for 250,000 additional spots in higher education, yet we're only getting 4,000”
National Assembly debate on Parcoursup
Government to hold non-binding National Assembly debate on Parcoursup reforms at 5pm.
“The government plans a two-phase replacement of Parcoursup this academic year and next”
Amnesty International opposes rioter bill
Amnesty International urges French government to abandon proposed 'Make Rioters Pay' legislation.
“The government must abandon this new, rights-infringing bill”
Student protests continue
Over 400,000 protesters demanded action on cost of living and public services across France.
“More than 400,000 protest across France Saturday”
Shopkeepers report business impact
Shopkeepers express concerns about reduced sales due to protests and economic challenges.
“We didn't do any business this weekend”
Injuries from October 24 protests
267 police officers and 150 protesters injured during October 24 demonstrations.
“267 police officers and 150 protesters injured”
Macron warns of protest risks
President Macron says protests could become 'risky' but government will maintain order without emergency.
“France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it's not off the table”
The headline
French government announces education reforms to address student unrest but demands continued protests for further action.
