VOICED: Months-long student strike puts diplomas in peril

The video discusses the historical and ongoing protests in France, focusing on the impact of student and teacher strikes on education. It highlights the challenges faced by students due to delayed exams and unfinished courses. The French education system, which offers state-funded university education, is criticized for being overcrowded and underfunded. Proposed reforms by President Sarkozy aim to introduce competitiveness, but face opposition due to fears of privatisation. Despite the disruptions, some institutions are resuming classes, while others hold firm, risking students' futures.

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