French Students Persist in Protests Despite Government Concessions on Education Reforms

10/27/2026

Student leaders vow to press on with demonstrations despite the government’s new education proposals, as weeks of unrest spread beyond campuses and fuel concerns over public order, economic damage...

10/27/2026

‘Day of risk’ lies ahead after students reject government concessions, warns French president Emmanuel Macron

10/26/2026

The French government’s announcement to replace the admissions platform in 2028 follows demonstrations over school funding and rising living costs.

10/26/2026

The announcements followed France’s worst unrest in years on Oct. 17, when demonstrations over school funding and rising living costs descended into rioting and looting across the country.

10/26/2026

France Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and education ministers will meet student leaders Monday amid ongoing protests over high schools and the cost of living.