France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students
Summary
France has started offering meals at university canteens for just one euro to all students regardless of their income. This decision aims to help students who face financial difficulties by lowering the cost of a three-course meal from the usual 3.30 euros.Key Facts
- University canteens in France now sell meals to all students for one euro.
- The one-euro price covers a starter, main course, and dessert.
- Before this, only students with low income or financial aid could get meals at this price.
- About 48% of French students reported skipping meals because of money problems.
- In 2024, around 667,000 students used the one-euro meal offer, serving 46.7 million meals in total.
- The French government plans to invest 120 million euros in 2027 to support this program.
- The Higher Education Minister said they will ensure the program does not overload staff or lower food quality.
- A student in Paris expects to save about 40 euros monthly because of the new meal price.
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