France pledges new university admissions to quell student anger. But only after Macron leaves office
Summary
France’s government said it will replace the Parcoursup university admissions platform in 2028, with changes to the current system starting in 2027. The pledges followed protests over education and living costs, but student groups said demonstrations should continue as unrest has broadened to include workers’ economic concerns.Key Facts
- Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced changes to Parcoursup for 2027 and a replacement platform for 2028.
- For 2027 admissions, institutions would publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants ask.
- The government promised 15,000 additional higher education places across 2027 and 2028.
- Student grants are set to increase in line with inflation from the start of the 2027 academic year.
- Two high school student groups welcomed some concessions but called for protests to continue.
- The article says about 2,400 people were arrested during unrest over the weekend of Oct. 17.
- Further demonstrations were planned for Oct. 31, followed by labor-union strikes and protests on Nov. 5.
- Macron cannot seek a third consecutive term in 2027, so the promised 2028 platform replacement would fall to his successor’s government.
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