France: High school student protests continue despite government concessions
Following a month of unrest, the French government's October 26th announcements regarding school infrastructure, class sizes, and the Parcoursup admissions system have failed to quell student anger. Student organizations have dismissed the proposals as insufficient and largely delayed, criticizing the executive branch for engaging with social media influencers before meeting with union leaders. Despite promises of system replacements by 2028 and increased university capacity, student groups maintain their demands. Consequently, unions and youth collectives have confirmed they will continue their protest movement, scheduling further demonstrations for October 31 and November 5 to seek concrete resolutions to their core grievances.