French Students Face Increasing Food Insecurity Amid Rising Costs

A petition aims to extend €1 meals to all students as nearly 20% rely on food aid.

Louis Boyard has launched a petition to make €1 meals accessible to all students in university dining facilities, estimating a cost of €60 million.
An annual report by Cop1 reveals that nearly one in five French students have turned to food aid, with 65% using it regularly.
The financial strain on students has worsened, with 27% having less than €50 monthly after expenses, up from 23% last year.
Students report skipping meals due to financial constraints, and 24% of female students lack adequate access to hygiene products.
Cop1 calls for increased taxation on vacant urban housing and better internship compensation to alleviate student poverty.