Sébastien Lecornu promises 5,000 additional places in the license to respond to student mobilization

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the addition of 5,000 new university places in a letter to university presidents. This decision aims to alleviate access issues in higher education amid ongoing tensions. Previously, 15,000 additional places were announced, including 4,000 in technology institutes. Student organizations are advocating for 250,000 more spots. Lecornu also mentioned a forthcoming law to regulate private higher education, which will be reviewed by the National Assembly in mid-December. This law aims to ensure that private institutions' access to the Parcoursup platform is state-validated, addressing concerns over quality and public interest.