A reform delayed until after the president leaves office
France's plan to replace its university admissions system is set for 2028, after Macron is no longer in power.
The story
France's government pledges to replace its university admissions system in 2028 to ease student protests, but the change will occur after Macron leaves office.
Source: fortune.com
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The government’s plan to replace the university admissions system is set for 2028, which means the actual change won’t happen until after Macron is out of office. That’s like promising a new car to a friend who’s already sold his old one.
It’s not just a delay—it’s a transfer of responsibility. The current administration is handing off the problem to someone else, hoping the protests will fade before the new system is even built.
Students are being asked to wait for a fix that won’t arrive until the next government, which might not even be the same party. It’s a political move, not a solution.
