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France is set to overhaul its university admissions system after weeks of student protests over education funding, rising living costs and unequal access to higher education. The government has pledged to replace Parcoursup, the national online platform used to apply for university places and other higher education courses, in 2028.
Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste said changes would be introduced in 2027 before the platform is replaced the following year. The announcement is part of the government's attempt to address student anger.
Parcoursup has become a central target of the protests, with students questioning how applicants are selected and arguing that unclear criteria and unequal access can prevent them from entering their preferred courses.
Two high school student groups welcomed some concessions but said demonstrations should continue. Their representatives met Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday before ministers announced the planned changes.
The announcement follows France's worst unrest in years on October 17, when demonstrations over school funding and living costs escalated into rioting and looting. Protesters set fires, entered public buildings, including Marseille City Hall, looted shops and clashed with police.
A further round of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday was less violent. Authorities estimated that more than 400,000 people took part, while organisers put turnout at nearly 800,000.
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he had asked the government to respond to what he called the movement's legitimate demands. During a visit to Marseille, he promised concrete measures.
Students have also called for more teachers to cover staff absences, renovated schools, changes to teaching hours and smaller classes, particularly in poorer communities.
On October 8, the government said it would deploy 3,000 additional substitute teachers to high schools facing staffing difficulties.
The protests have brought scrutiny of police crowd-control tactics after some teenagers suffered life-changing injuries linked to riot-control weapons. The unrest comes as France faces record poverty and public debt.
Replacing Parcoursup is one part of a wider response. Whether the changes address students' concerns over fairness, resources and living costs remains to be seen.
(With PTI inputs)
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