France Faces Controversy Over Planned Cuts to Teaching Positions

The French government is considering changes to its proposed 4,000 teaching position cuts amid public outcry and ongoing parliamentary debate.

The Ministry of Education has announced a controversial plan to cut 4,000 teaching positions, primarily affecting primary schools.
Minister Anne Genetet has stated that potential changes to the proposed cuts could arise during the upcoming parliamentary debate on the 2025 budget.
The government justifies the cuts by citing a decline in student numbers, projecting an average of 21.4 students per class by 2025.
Despite the cuts, the budget includes the creation of 2,000 new positions for aides supporting students with disabilities.
The proposed cuts have sparked significant backlash from unions and political figures, who argue they undermine the public education system.