Macron to meet high-school groups on Friday to discuss education concerns

On Friday at 15:00, President Emmanuel Macron is set to host delegations from France's high-school organisations at the presidential palace. Attendees will feature the principal student bodies such as Renouveau lycéen, Les Lycéens and the CAVL, representing a range of viewpoints. Combary, head of Renouveau lycéen, called the audience a positive step, whereas Pierre Sourzat of Les Lycéens warned that the discussion may not lead to concrete action.

The student leaders intend to hold a press conference after the meeting. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to convene a broader dialogue on Monday with teachers’ unions, employer groups, local authorities and parliamentarians. Meanwhile, a government platform for student input has recorded thousands of submissions, with the education minister noting that most concerns focus on school timetables, understaffing, building conditions and the Parcoursup system.