An intersyndicale, a coalition of youth and teacher organizations, has called for a new day of strike and protests in France on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The call to action comes as discussions with the government have reached an impasse, nearly two months into the student and high school student protest movement. Éloïse Lefebvre-Milon, co-secretary general of the Union étudiante, urged everyone who supports the legitimate demands of youth and workers to take to the streets.
The intersyndicale, comprising CGT, FSU, FO, Solidaires, Union syndicale lycéenne, Unef, Union étudiante, Fage, and FSE, had announced a new day of mobilization on Saturday. They emphasized the need to amplify the movement and put pressure on the government. The previous mobilization on November 5 brought together between 575,000 and 1.6 million protesters across France, according to authorities and the unions.
Ryad Rani, president of the Union syndicale lycéenne, stressed the importance of continued mobilization after a meeting with the Prime Minister. He emphasized that the struggle is not just for students but also for teachers and their working conditions. The government had announced a gradual transformation of Parcoursup starting in 2027, with a complete replacement planned for 2028, as well as additional investments in school infrastructure and resources for struggling establishments.
Sophie Vénétitay, secretary of the Snes-FSU, explained that the goal is to have a broad day of mobilization with strikes, protests, and rallies. She noted that the strike is expected to be well-followed in some areas, although less so than on November 5, when nearly 16% of teachers went on strike. Protests are planned in most major French cities, including Paris, where a procession will depart from the Panthéon to the Place d'Italie.
The mobilization is part of a broader movement in the public sector, with an intersyndicale calling for a strike on November 17 to demand salary increases. The CGT has invited all employees, retirees, and young people to join the mobilization. Interfac Île-de-France, a student organization, has decided to join the Paris protest to show solidarity.
The protests reflect growing tensions in the French education sector. The government has faced criticism for its handling of the Parcoursup reform and its response to student and teacher demands. The new day of strike and protests is seen as an opportunity for students and teachers to reiterate their demands and push for change.
The outcome of the new day of strike and protests remains uncertain, but it is clear that students and teachers are determined to continue their mobilization. The government will likely face increased pressure to address their demands and find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the education sector.
Key points
- The French government has announced a gradual transformation of Parcoursup starting in 2027.
- The previous mobilization on November 5 brought together between 575,000 and 1.6 million protesters across France.
- The new day of strike and protests is part of a broader movement in the public sector.
