Student mobilization: New announcements from the Education Minister after protests

A new day of student mobilization took place in France, marked by protests in several major cities. According to La Libre Belgique, classes were "totally or partially suspended" in 375 institutions, despite a decrease in tensions compared to previous days.

The Ministry of National Education confirmed, according to franceinfo, that 94% of institutions were open Thursday morning, although the mobilization of students continues. The ministry also noted a 30% reduction in the number of institutions where activities were suspended compared to the previous day.

In response to this mobilization, Édouard Geffray, the Minister of Education, announced the assignment of 3,000 substitute teachers "in the coming hours." These measures were presented as "first concrete measures for students" during an interview broadcast on TF1's 8 PM news.

However, blockades of high schools and universities persist, although the majority of institutions have reopened. This situation continues to prompt new protests and calls to action, according to La Libre Belgique.

The government's initiative to assign substitute teachers received a mixed reception from student organizations. The association Lycéens ! praised this announcement as a "first concrete announcement," but also expressed dissatisfaction, wishing that every student had a teacher in front of them.

To address students' demands, the minister also urged young people to get involved in contributing to the drafting of the budget project, in a context where protests continue to call for more resources for education.