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Why is the system failing France’s younger generation?

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-28

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• What happened: Why is the system failing France’s younger generation? In 1986, French students took to the streets and won. The government withdrew its plan for university reform. Forty years later, some of the people running France are from the same generation that achieved change. And a new generation is on the streets demanding to... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

In 1986, French students took to the streets and won. The government withdrew its plan for university reform. Forty years later, some of the people running France are from the same generation that achieved change. And a new generation is on the streets demanding to be heard. Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explain what changed.

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Why is the system failing France’s younger generation?

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