French Students Demand Better Funding for Underfunded Schools

French students are protesting against an underfunded education system, drawing parallels to the historic May 1968 protests. The Guardian's editorial argues that a generation facing unprecedented challenges deserves investment in education. The protests highlight tensions between student demands and France's political class over education policy and resources.

Byte's take

France's education squeeze won't stay a French problem—it ripples through EU labour markets and competitiveness when one of Europe's largest economies shortchanges the next generation.