Anger on the streets of France: University admission system to change amid student protests

Anger on the streets of France: University admission system to change amid student protests

Protests are currently taking place across France. These demonstrations, which have been ongoing for about a month, have posed a major challenge for President Emmanuel Macron’s government. What began with student demands has now expanded to encompass broader issues, including the education system, wages, pensions, and economic inequality. Amidst the escalating unrest, the French government has announced changes to the university admission process. According to the government’s plan, significant modifications will be made to the existing online platform, ‘Parcoursup,’ in 2027, with plans to introduce a new platform in 2028.