# France to overhaul university admissions after riots

France faced riots and arrests over school funding and living costs. The government pledged to overhaul its university admissions system. Unrest occurred on Oct. 17, with nationwide demonstrations and looting.

https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2026/10/26/france-promises-to-replace-its-university-admissions-system-after-riots-and-thousands-of-arrests/

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#france #university #riots #admissions

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Created: 2026-10-26T21:54:43.049936+00:00

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Original source: https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2026/10/26/france-promises-to-replace-its-university-admissions-system-after-riots-and-thousands-of-arrests/