# France maintains order without emergency but protests continue > French government pledges reforms to calm student protests without declaring state of emergency. - Title: France maintains order without emergency but protests continue - Summary: French government pledges reforms to calm student protests without declaring state of emergency. French government announces education reforms to address… - Keywords: breaking, france, student protests, parcoursup, education reforms, prime minister lecornu, edouard geffray, philippe baptiste, macron, university admissions, classroom size, education funding - Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/france/20261026-live-france-will-maintain-order-without-state-of-emergency-but-it-s-not-off-the-table-macron-says - Read time: 2 min - Topics: breaking, france, student protests, parcoursup, education reforms, prime minister lecornu, edouard geffray, philippe baptiste, macron, university admissions, classroom size, education funding ## 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 ## Key takeaway French government announces education reforms to address student unrest but demands continued protests for further action.