Government urges caution amid protests

The French government has called for "humility and vigilance" as social mobilizations continue, according to a government source speaking to BFMTV on Sunday, November 1st. The government is preparing for ongoing demonstrations and strikes, emphasizing the need for both immediate action and long-term strategies ahead of the presidential election.

Mobilizations planned for next week

Significant protests are expected during the week of November 2, including blockades of universities and high schools organized by student groups starting on Tuesday. Unions have also announced a general strike for employees on Thursday, November 5th, which overlaps with additional calls for blockades.

Macron calls for calm and education reforms

President Emmanuel Macron urged a return to "calm" in schools on Wednesday, October 28th, stating that the youth had been heard. Earlier, ministers of Education and Higher Education announced measures to address the six-week-long high school and student crisis, including plans to replace the post-bac admission system Parcoursup by 2028.

Student leaders criticize government response

Pierre Sourzat, head of the high school organization Les Lycéens, criticized the government's response, saying President Macron has "not heard us" and has provided "almost nothing." Sourzat accused the government of "backroom politics" and called for high school blockades to begin on Monday.