France has selected 200 secondary schools for priority repairs. It responds to student protests.

The French government has selected 200 high schools for urgent renovation due to poor conditions, following nationwide student protests. The selection was based on complaints submitted through the Agora platform, but it represents less than 10% of similar schools in France. Nearly 40% of complaints were about the chosen schools, particularly in regions like Corsica and Occitanie. Critics argue the selection process may favor larger schools and those with more active student participation, raising concerns about the validity of the complaints. The protests, which began in mid-September, also reflect broader dissatisfaction with rising living costs, prompting calls for strikes from unions.