France Offers Students Funding, Reforms to Try to End Protests
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France putting €4B into school renovations and expanding university seats under protest pressure shows how quickly education and youth policy can reprice when social stability is at risk. For operators in France, expect more scrutiny on youth employment, training, and campus ties—your license to operate is now part of the same conversation.
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