Schools crisis in France: Investment fails to inspire confidence

DW9 October 2026, 19:52 UTCFrance

For weeks, schoolchildren in France have been protesting the failing education system. Compared to many other countries, France invests heavily in education but critics say that the funds are not distributed fairly.

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