Macron says government will announce measures for student demands

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that his government would announce measures to address student demands over school resources and learning conditions, after weeks of protests that widened into nationwide unrest. The measures had not yet been announced in the reports, and their contents remained to be seen. Speaking in Marseille, Macron said he had asked the government to respond to what he called the legitimate demands behind the protest movement. He said Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and other ministers would announce concrete measures later Monday. Lecornu was scheduled to meet high-school student representatives before holding a news conference. Students have called for better-resourced schools and changes to Parcoursup, France’s university admissions platform. They criticize its selection criteria as unclear and say the system contributes to unequal opportunities. Students have also sought more teachers to cover staff absences, school renovations, changes to teaching hours and smaller classes, according to reporting on their demands. The government’s response follows weeks of school blockades, class boycotts and demonstrations. Protests that began over...