French PM unveils five measures to end high school crisis, including Parcoursup reform

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to announce five measures to address the high school and student crisis, following meetings with student organizations at Matignon and a press conference scheduled for 5:30 PM. The planned measures include a reform and eventual replacement of the Parcoursup platform by 2027, the creation of 15,000 additional higher education places, and 4 billion euros in low-interest loans for school renovations. The government also plans to cap class sizes at 28 students in seconde, create 500 new teaching posts, and limit student options to improve schedule management. President Emmanuel Macron has promised "several concrete and massive decisions" and stated that "order will be maintained" while discussions continue. He attributed the crisis to social mobilization and the high cost of living, while also blaming far-left forces and social media for exacerbating tensions.