Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron has officially launched a citizens’ convention to address school hours and vacation schedules in France.
• A randomly chosen panel of French citizens will consult with experts and develop recommendations on daily school timetables and the length of vacation periods.
• Macron emphasized the need to balance students' learning and development with family life, citing concerns about long summer breaks causing learning loss for some children.
• The convention aims to build consensus among diverse stakeholders, including parents, educators, local authorities, and tourism professionals.
• This marks the third citizens’ convention under Macron’s presidency, following earlier initiatives on climate and end-of-life policy.