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France in 2023: sparks set to fly

             

President Macron’s reform programme could meet tough resistance when he tackles pensions

After three years of tumult brought about by global emergencies, 2023 looks set to be a calmer time for higher education and research in France. That is not to say it will actually be calm, however.

Last year also promised a return to normal as the Covid-19 pandemic—and the lockdowns and restrictions that came with it—eased. However, the cost of living crisis saw universities struggle to cope with rising heating bills, and some universities—most notably the University of Strasbourg—extended their winter breaks to cope. A feeling of teetering on the edge of a new crisis set in.

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