French Parliament Debates €1 Meal Plan for All Students

The proposed amendment to extend the €1 meal to all students awaits final approval in the national budget vote.

The €1 meal initiative, originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic for scholarship students, is proposed to be expanded to all students.
The amendment was adopted by the Finance Committee of the French National Assembly but requires full budget approval to be implemented.
The cost of the expanded meal program is estimated at €90 million annually, with debates over its financial feasibility and fairness.
Opponents argue the measure is regressive, questioning its universal application regardless of students' financial backgrounds.
Supporters highlight significant student food insecurity, citing studies showing many students skip meals due to financial constraints.