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In France, the ruling coalition voted a few days ago to eliminate 4,000 teaching positions.
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- Omissions
- The exact parliamentary vote date was February 4, 2026, not 'a few days ago' from February 11.
- The figure of 4,000 positions includes 1,891 in primary education and 1,365 in secondary education, with the remainder in other categories.
- The decision was based on projected enrollment decline of 1.9% (116,800 fewer pupils) for 2026.
- The coalition is more accurately described as centrist and centre-left rather than 'macrono-socialist'.
- Sources found were published after the session date (February 17 and later), though they report on events from early February 2026.
- Sources
- SecondaryAnadolu Agency (A News)Government decision to eliminate 4,000 teaching positions nationwide for the 2026 school year
- SecondaryEuronews4,000 job cuts planned for start of 2026 school year: 1,891 in primary education and 1,365 in secondary education
- SecondaryAnadolu Agency4,018 job cuts following projected 1.9% drop in primary school enrollment in 2026 (116,800 fewer pupils)
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