"Education Minister Édouard Geffray has warned that there is likely to be some 1.7 million fewer children at school in France in 2035 due to the falling birthrate, stating that 'the long-term educational offering in the country' must be rethought."
"By 2035, there are expected to be 933,000 fewer students (-15.2 percent) in maternelles and élémentaires classes, according to a report by the Direction de l'évaluation, de la Prospective et de la Performance."
"'The entire education system will be impacted' by this 'extremely widespread movement that will affect the whole country,' Geffray warned, emphasizing the need for long-term planning."
"'Next year, no school will be closed without [local] mayors' agreement ... given these figures, this principle is likely to be applied differently,' he warned."
France's education minister Édouard Geffray has indicated a need to rethink the educational system as projections show a decline of 1.7 million students by 2035. This decrease is attributed to a falling birthrate, with significant reductions expected in maternelles and élémentaires classes. The overall impact will affect the entire education system, necessitating adjustments in response to regional variations. While no immediate school closures will occur without local agreement, future decisions will likely reflect these demographic changes.
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