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University Crisis in France: High School Students’ Demands Amid a Failing System

High school students in France are protesting staff shortages, rat infestations, and a perceived lottery-like university admission system. They have outlined demands for improvements. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a government response by late October, with no guarantee of ending protests.


Léa Marchand
Léa Marchand
October 8, 2026  ·  1 min read
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In France, high school students are protesting against deteriorating conditions in universities, including staff shortages, the presence of rats in corridors, and a university admission system perceived as a lottery, according to France 24.

In response to these issues, they have formulated a list of demands to improve the situation. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a government response by the end of October.

However, it remains uncertain whether this response will be sufficient to calm the protests shaking the country.

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