French medical students and interns join high school strikes over shared demands, escalating nationwide protests.
Medical students launch protest
The National Association of French Medical Students (Anemf) started a protest after finishing the written exam for the second cycle of the national digital examinations (EDN) on October 15. This action is part of a larger movement addressing concerns about education and working conditions in the medical field.Strike notice filed by interns
The intersyndical body of general practice interns has submitted an unlimited strike notice, signaling their intention to continue the protest without a set end date. This move reflects growing dissatisfaction among medical trainees with current policies and practices in the healthcare sector.Joining broader student mobilization
Anemf and the intersyndical body have joined forces with high school students and university students who began their own mobilization in mid-September. This collective action highlights shared concerns across different levels of education and underscores a unified demand for change.Shared demands with student movement
Caroline Barichon, president of the Isnar-IMG, noted that medical students and interns share several key demands with high school and university students. These include calls for better working conditions, more transparent policies, and improved support for those in education.