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France pledges admissions overhaul and education funding to ease protests

Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on Monday that the admissions system would undergo “substantial change” next year before being replaced in 2028.
Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on Monday that the admissions system would undergo “substantial change” next year before being replaced in 2028. © AFP

France’s government has promised to replace the Parcoursup university admissions platform and invest in schools and student support, offering a package of concessions aimed at easing weeks of protests over education and rising living costs.

Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on Monday that the admissions system would undergo “substantial change” next year before being replaced in 2028.

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