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France to replace university admissions platform amid student protests

France's government has announced plans to replace its national university admissions platform, Parcoursup, in 2028 to address student protests. The concessions include more transparent selection criteria, additional higher education places, and increased student grants. However, the timeline places the key reform beyond President Emmanuel Macron's term, leaving its implementation to a future administration amidst ongoing demonstrations and broader demands for relief from the rising cost of living. AI

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France to replace university admissions platform amid student protests

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Thomas Adamson, Sylvie Corbet, The Associated Press ·

    France has a plan to calm furious students. There’s just one catch: Macron won’t be president when it happens

    After weeks of protests over education and living costs, France promised to overhaul university admissions in 2028, after Macron leaves office.