AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Protests: French students renewed nationwide demonstrations over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms and poor facilities, despite Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s promise of a plan by month’s end. He ruled out a major increase in education spending as hundreds of schools remained disrupted. Policing Scrutiny: More than 6,600 people have been arrested, and severe injuries to teenagers—including one student losing a hand—have intensified criticism of police tactics. The government has suspended stun-grenade use at protests. 2027 Election and Debt: Marine Le Pen’s National Rally has proposed €140 billion in savings and a €1,000 annual charge on employers hiring workers from outside Europe, while leaving pension plans unclear. Investors are watching candidates’ positions on retirement age as France’s borrowing costs rise. EU Trade: France and Germany are urging the European Commission to strengthen powers to restrict access to the single market over trade distortions, a move likely to sharpen debate over protectionism.
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