Key facts
- Student union Les Lycéens called for continued school blockades and protests.
- Government proposed capping class sizes at 28 in 50% of low-income area schools.
- A €4 billion loan will be provided for school repairs.
- The Parcoursup university application system will be replaced in 2028.
- 15,000 additional higher education student places will be created.
- President Macron stated authorities must 'hold the line' against unrest.
French student union Les Lycéens urged pupils to continue barricading schools and participating in street protests on Monday, stating that the government's proposed measures to address their demands were insufficient. The union's calls come after more than five weeks of high school blockades and widespread youth demonstrations. The government announced plans to cap class sizes, create more teaching posts, review the university application system, and provide a €4 billion loan for school repairs. President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that protests were likely to continue and stressed the need for authorities to maintain order.