Social anger is not subsiding in France. A new day of mobilization is planned for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, called by the inter-union group bringing together high school, university, and teacher organizations.
“Now is the time to amplify the mobilization by continuing to put pressure on the government,” she wrote in a statement on Saturday. From Marseille to Paris, via Strasbourg, Toulouse, and Lille, rallies are planned in several cities between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The organizations involved intend, in particular, to obtain more resources for the national education system. They are also demanding the creation of more places in bachelor's degree programs to allow high school students to freely choose their field of study after graduation.
In an attempt to quell social unrest over wages and purchasing power, the Prime Minister announced an increase in the minimum wage, which should reach 1,502 euros, or more than 980,000 CFA francs.
However, this measure is struggling to convince and calm tempers. The general secretary of the CGT, Sophie Binet, notably described the increase as a "crumb," believing it fell far short of workers' expectations.
Cheick Omar Ouedraogo
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