High school mobilization: Jean-Michel Blanquer defends Parcoursup and his reform of high school and the baccalaureate before senators

Jean-Michel Blanquer, former French Minister of Education, defended his policies during a Senate hearing amid ongoing student protests. His reforms, particularly regarding high school and the baccalaureate, are linked to current student grievances about academic pressure and anxiety over higher education. Despite being out of office since May 2022, his legacy remains relevant in the ongoing protests led by students who were young when he served.