A first working meeting dedicated to reforming the Parcoursup orientation system is set to take place this Monday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced before the Senate on Wednesday, November 4. The announcement comes on the eve of a new day of mobilization by high school students who have been protesting for nearly two months. The session will bring together students and teachers alongside relevant ministers to discuss changes to the platform that has become a focal point of student anger.
Lecornu stated that the goal is to present initial recommendations by early November, which he hopes will be informed by the proposals submitted by participants. He noted that certain suggestions could eventually lead to a draft bill. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of including trade unions and employer organizations in this reform committee, which will also feature parliamentarians from both chambers and all political groups.
During a parliamentary debate on the future of student orientation and assignment processes, Lecornu addressed the rising tension and injuries reported during the movement. Education Minister Edouard Geffray reported that 37 education staff members were injured in the last two days, even as student blockades have become residual. Lecornu described this situation as unprecedented and alarming, noting that more education personnel have been injured than law enforcement officers, and offered them the nation's support and recognition.
Since the student movement began in mid-September, the Ministry of Education reports that over 200 staff members have been injured, while the Ministry of Interior states approximately 1,500 police or gendarmes have suffered injuries. Lecornu confirmed he will meet with representatives of high school students and university students next week to review commitments made, identify obstacles to implementation, and discuss potential new decisions.
Sources: Le Monde Politique.