French student leaders have announced the continuation of protests on Monday, October 26, despite the “concrete and strong” measures promised by President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu illustrated the government's interventions to student representatives. Louis Letoublon, spokesperson, stated that not all demands had been met and that the mobilization would continue, as reported by France 24.

The concessions include investments of one billion in university campuses and four billion in loans for school renovations. The reform of the Parcoursup platform (by 2028), the opening of 15,000 new places, and a cap on class sizes are planned. The Minister of Education, Edouard Geffray, emphasized the need to “ease the pressure on the education system.”

The protests, extended to unions and Yellow Vests, are putting pressure on the minority government. Marine Le Pen is strengthened, leading candidate in a Sunday poll for the presidential elections. Macron, after inspecting the damage on October 26, predicted further unrest and a national protest on November 5.

The unrest is causing economic damage: Alain Di Crescenzo of CCI France reported sales drops for stores closed after the violence of October 17. Minister Laurent Nuñez announced 1,435 arrests during Saturday’s demonstrations, reporting clashes between far-right gangs and far-left activists.