Student protests continue

High school students in France are continuing their protests despite recent government proposals aimed at addressing their concerns. The demonstrations, which began over issues such as education policies and living conditions, have shown no signs of slowing down.

Government proposals announced

On Monday, October 26, ministers Édouard Geffray and Philippe Baptiste announced several measures to address student demands. These included limiting second-year classes to 28 students, creating 15,000 new spots in higher education, allocating four billion euros for school renovations, and replacing the college admissions platform Parcoursup by 2028.

Student organizations reject offers

Despite these proposals, high school organizations have not been swayed and have reaffirmed their participation in the national action day planned for Saturday, October 31. They argue that the government's measures do not fully address their concerns or the broader issues affecting students.

Teachers' unions call for strike

In parallel, teachers' unions have maintained their call for a strike on Thursday, November 5, to demand higher wages. This adds to the pressure on the education system, as both students and teachers continue to push for change.

Calls for calm and return to classes

In response to the ongoing unrest, Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste and President Emmanuel Macron have publicly urged for calm and requested that normal classes resume by next Monday. They hope these appeals will help ease the situation and bring the protests to a close.