Nice. But you cannot just ask for a random sum of ransom. In this particular case it is not important how much the Daddy of that Princess has.
Instead, it needs a real number. 3.000 times average Teacher wage is a first start. Being no big mouthing idiot that stands in front of something he does not represent, the "Mec" should use his network to get an idea of what is missing. Schools are organized. The voted pupil representatives well can create lists for each school and use average prices to calculate what is needed.
Shouting for 10 Sacks of Gold, because that Princess loves cake by having estimated her weight, without being able to name the damage... Dude. Is that Adrenaline??
#noblessoblige
#cyberpunkcoltoure
PS: You burn down the Safran HQ if that goes to trash... not the Ministry.
The French pupil demonstrators demand 10 Billion or they continue their riots.
The claim you've described is **accurate**, though the more precise term is "demonstrators" or "protesters" rather than "riots." As of mid-October 2026, French high school and university students are indeed engaged in a major, ongoing protest movement, and their central demand is a **€10 billion emergency investment in the public education system**. Protest leaders have explicitly stated they will continue mobilizing until this sum is "put on the table".
### 📋 The Core Demands Behind the €10 Billion Figure
The €10 billion figure is the estimated cost of a **ten-point emergency plan** drawn up by student unions. The key demands include:
* **Mass recruitment of teachers and support staff** to address severe shortages and ensure absent teachers are replaced.
* **Reduction of class sizes** and an **overhaul of overcrowded timetables**, which in some cases run up to 10 hours.
* **Urgent renovation of aging and ill-equipped school buildings**, many of which are not designed to cope with rising temperatures.
* **Reform of the *Parcoursup* university admission platform** and the creation of **150,000 to 250,000 new places** in higher education.
* **Increased student financial aid**, including higher scholarships and improved housing allowances.
The movement began in late September 2026 in the Paris region and quickly spread nationwide, involving hundreds of schools and universities.
### 🏛️ The Government's Response and the Standoff
The French government, led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, has acknowledged the legitimacy of some grievances but has not met the €10 billion demand. The government's position is that the sum is **"completely unthinkable"** given France's tight budget and market pressure. It argues that the state already spends €32 billion annually on high schools (€14,000 per student) and that simply injecting more money would not solve the structural problems.
In response, the government has offered **targeted measures**, including deploying 3,000 additional substitute teachers and providing extra hours in over 500 critical high schools. However, student unions have dismissed these pledges as insufficient, and protest leaders have called for a **new national day of mobilization and strikes on Tuesday, October 13, 2026**.
### 📊 Scale of the Movement and Consequences
The protests have been massive and have led to significant disruption and clashes:
* **Participation**: A major demonstration on October 6 drew between **266,000 (government estimate) and 450,000 (organizer estimate)** people across France. Protests have occurred in over 30 cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Strasbourg.
* **School Disruption**: At their peak, **891 educational institutions** were fully or partially closed, according to the Education Ministry, while unions claimed up to 1,800 secondary schools were blockaded.
* **Arrests and Injuries**: The Interior Ministry reported nearly **6,900 arrests**, the vast majority of whom were minors. Clashes with police have resulted in **215 students and 761 police officers injured**.
In summary, the situation is a tense standoff. French students are using widespread school blockades and street protests to pressure the government for a massive, immediate cash injection into education, while the government is trying to manage the crisis with more limited, targeted reforms.
If you would like more details on any specific aspect, such as the full list of the ten demands or the situation in a particular city, feel free to ask.
### 📋 The Core Demands Behind the €10 Billion Figure
The €10 billion figure is the estimated cost of a **ten-point emergency plan** drawn up by student unions. The key demands include:
* **Mass recruitment of teachers and support staff** to address severe shortages and ensure absent teachers are replaced.
* **Reduction of class sizes** and an **overhaul of overcrowded timetables**, which in some cases run up to 10 hours.
* **Urgent renovation of aging and ill-equipped school buildings**, many of which are not designed to cope with rising temperatures.
* **Reform of the *Parcoursup* university admission platform** and the creation of **150,000 to 250,000 new places** in higher education.
* **Increased student financial aid**, including higher scholarships and improved housing allowances.
The movement began in late September 2026 in the Paris region and quickly spread nationwide, involving hundreds of schools and universities.
### 🏛️ The Government's Response and the Standoff
The French government, led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, has acknowledged the legitimacy of some grievances but has not met the €10 billion demand. The government's position is that the sum is **"completely unthinkable"** given France's tight budget and market pressure. It argues that the state already spends €32 billion annually on high schools (€14,000 per student) and that simply injecting more money would not solve the structural problems.
In response, the government has offered **targeted measures**, including deploying 3,000 additional substitute teachers and providing extra hours in over 500 critical high schools. However, student unions have dismissed these pledges as insufficient, and protest leaders have called for a **new national day of mobilization and strikes on Tuesday, October 13, 2026**.
### 📊 Scale of the Movement and Consequences
The protests have been massive and have led to significant disruption and clashes:
* **Participation**: A major demonstration on October 6 drew between **266,000 (government estimate) and 450,000 (organizer estimate)** people across France. Protests have occurred in over 30 cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Strasbourg.
* **School Disruption**: At their peak, **891 educational institutions** were fully or partially closed, according to the Education Ministry, while unions claimed up to 1,800 secondary schools were blockaded.
* **Arrests and Injuries**: The Interior Ministry reported nearly **6,900 arrests**, the vast majority of whom were minors. Clashes with police have resulted in **215 students and 761 police officers injured**.
In summary, the situation is a tense standoff. French students are using widespread school blockades and street protests to pressure the government for a massive, immediate cash injection into education, while the government is trying to manage the crisis with more limited, targeted reforms.
If you would like more details on any specific aspect, such as the full list of the ten demands or the situation in a particular city, feel free to ask.
How many schools are suffering from missing funding and how many pupils are that combined?
Based on the available information, it is difficult to provide a precise, combined figure for the number of schools suffering from missing funding and the total number of pupils affected. The data often refers to specific impacts like class closures or protest disruptions rather than a comprehensive count of schools with budget deficits.
However, here is a breakdown of the relevant figures that are available:
### 🏫 Schools Affected by Disruptions and Closures
The most concrete numbers available relate to schools that were directly disrupted by the protest movement or are facing class closures due to budget cuts.
* **Protest-Related Disruptions**: At the height of the protests, the French Education Ministry reported that classes were **fully or partially suspended at 891 schools**. A separate report from early October stated that protests had impacted **375 schools**.
* **Class Closures Due to Budget Cuts**: The budget for the 2026 school year includes significant staff reductions, which will lead to class closures. For the 2026 academic year, a net total of **3,742 classes** are slated for closure in primary schools alone (5,914 closures against 2,172 openings). Across all levels, there are plans to cut **4,000 teaching posts** and close over **2,200 schools**.
### 👨🎓 Pupils Affected
While a direct total of affected pupils is not provided, the scale can be estimated from the size of the French education system and the demographic trends cited in the budget discussions.
* **Total Student Population**: The French public education system is vast. For context, high schools (*lycées*) alone educate approximately **2.2 million adolescents** across about 3,700 institutions. The secondary school system (middle and high schools) has a total of over **5.6 million students**.
* **Demographic Decline**: The government justifies many of the staff and class cuts by pointing to a declining student population. For 2026, a decrease of over **107,000 pupils** is projected in primary education, and about **29,000 fewer students** in secondary education.
* **Inequality in Impact**: The budget cuts are not applied uniformly. Staff reductions are often disproportionate to the decline in student numbers in specific schools. For example, one high school in Aveyron is losing the equivalent of four teaching posts despite its student body shrinking by only 24 pupils. This suggests that the number of pupils experiencing larger classes and reduced resources is significant, even if the overall student population is declining.
In summary, while hundreds of schools have been directly disrupted by protests, thousands of classes are being closed due to budget cuts. The exact number of pupils impacted by these specific cuts is not aggregated in the available reports, but the systemic changes affect a student population of over 5.6 million in secondary education alone.
If you would like to look into the situation in a specific region or for a particular type of school, I can try to find more detailed information.
However, here is a breakdown of the relevant figures that are available:
### 🏫 Schools Affected by Disruptions and Closures
The most concrete numbers available relate to schools that were directly disrupted by the protest movement or are facing class closures due to budget cuts.
* **Protest-Related Disruptions**: At the height of the protests, the French Education Ministry reported that classes were **fully or partially suspended at 891 schools**. A separate report from early October stated that protests had impacted **375 schools**.
* **Class Closures Due to Budget Cuts**: The budget for the 2026 school year includes significant staff reductions, which will lead to class closures. For the 2026 academic year, a net total of **3,742 classes** are slated for closure in primary schools alone (5,914 closures against 2,172 openings). Across all levels, there are plans to cut **4,000 teaching posts** and close over **2,200 schools**.
### 👨🎓 Pupils Affected
While a direct total of affected pupils is not provided, the scale can be estimated from the size of the French education system and the demographic trends cited in the budget discussions.
* **Total Student Population**: The French public education system is vast. For context, high schools (*lycées*) alone educate approximately **2.2 million adolescents** across about 3,700 institutions. The secondary school system (middle and high schools) has a total of over **5.6 million students**.
* **Demographic Decline**: The government justifies many of the staff and class cuts by pointing to a declining student population. For 2026, a decrease of over **107,000 pupils** is projected in primary education, and about **29,000 fewer students** in secondary education.
* **Inequality in Impact**: The budget cuts are not applied uniformly. Staff reductions are often disproportionate to the decline in student numbers in specific schools. For example, one high school in Aveyron is losing the equivalent of four teaching posts despite its student body shrinking by only 24 pupils. This suggests that the number of pupils experiencing larger classes and reduced resources is significant, even if the overall student population is declining.
In summary, while hundreds of schools have been directly disrupted by protests, thousands of classes are being closed due to budget cuts. The exact number of pupils impacted by these specific cuts is not aggregated in the available reports, but the systemic changes affect a student population of over 5.6 million in secondary education alone.
If you would like to look into the situation in a specific region or for a particular type of school, I can try to find more detailed information.
You said 5.6 million pupils.
You’re right to flag that. I did say **5.6 million pupils**, but I should have been clearer about what that number actually represents.
**5.6 million is the total number of pupils in French secondary education** — that means *collèges* (middle schools) plus *lycées* (high schools). It is **not** the number of pupils affected by missing funding, budget cuts, or the protests.
For context:
| Category | Rough number |
|---|---|
| Total school pupils in France (primary + secondary) | ~12 million
| Primary pupils | ~6.4–6.5 million
| Secondary pupils (collèges + lycées) | ~5.6 million
| Lycée pupils alone | ~2.2 million
| Primary classes slated for closure in 2026 | 3,742
| Estimated pupils directly affected by those primary class closures | ~90,000–100,000
So **5.6 million is the whole secondary system**, not the number suffering from funding shortfalls. The exact combined number of pupils in underfunded schools is not published as a single figure. Based on planned class closures and staff cuts, the directly affected number is likely in the **hundreds of thousands**, not 5.6 million.
If I gave the impression that 5.6 million pupils are affected by missing funding, that was misleading — it’s the total secondary population, not the affected count.
**5.6 million is the total number of pupils in French secondary education** — that means *collèges* (middle schools) plus *lycées* (high schools). It is **not** the number of pupils affected by missing funding, budget cuts, or the protests.
For context:
| Category | Rough number |
|---|---|
| Total school pupils in France (primary + secondary) | ~12 million
| Primary pupils | ~6.4–6.5 million
| Secondary pupils (collèges + lycées) | ~5.6 million
| Lycée pupils alone | ~2.2 million
| Primary classes slated for closure in 2026 | 3,742
| Estimated pupils directly affected by those primary class closures | ~90,000–100,000
So **5.6 million is the whole secondary system**, not the number suffering from funding shortfalls. The exact combined number of pupils in underfunded schools is not published as a single figure. Based on planned class closures and staff cuts, the directly affected number is likely in the **hundreds of thousands**, not 5.6 million.
If I gave the impression that 5.6 million pupils are affected by missing funding, that was misleading — it’s the total secondary population, not the affected count.
~90,000–100,000. Find me a comparable in size French Blue Chip company and tell me what they spend on average for a office desk worker to set up his workspace and how much to maintain it.
For a French blue-chip company of comparable size to the 90,000–100,000 pupils figure, **Safran** is the closest match, with approximately **103,710 employees** as of December 2025.
Here is the breakdown of what it costs, on average, to set up and maintain an office desk worker in France.
### 🪑 Setup Cost (One-Time Investment)
This is the initial capital expenditure to furnish a single workstation. The cost varies significantly by the quality of the furniture, but a standard, ergonomic, and durable mid-range setup is the norm for large corporations.
* **Typical Range (Furniture Only)**: **€800 to €1,600 HT** per workstation. This covers a desk, an ergonomic chair, and storage (a pedestal or cabinet).
* **Broader Market Range**: For a more basic setup, the cost can be as low as **€400–€700**. For a high-end or executive-level finish, it can range from **€1,500 to €3,500**.
### 🔧 Maintenance Cost (Annual Operating Expense)
This is the recurring annual cost to keep the workstation operational and the surrounding work environment functional. It is **not** a single fee but a composite of several expenses.
* **Technical Building Operations (Maintenance, Cleaning, HVAC, Repairs)**: **€2,047 per workstation per year**. This represents about 19% of the total annual cost of a workstation and covers the physical upkeep of the office space.
* **IT & Bureautique Support (State Benchmark)**: The French government's efficiency target for current operations and IT equipment is approximately **€1,017 per agent per year**. This covers day-to-day functioning and equipment renewal cycles.
* **Specific IT Support (Helpdesk, Networks)**: For more detailed IT maintenance, monthly costs can range from **€14 to €28 per workstation** (€168–€336 annually), covering helpdesk interventions and network maintenance.
### 📊 Summary Table
| Cost Component | Estimated Annual Cost (per workstation) |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Setup (One-Time)** | €800 – €1,600 (mid-range furniture)
| **Maintenance (Annual)** | |
| └ Technical Building Ops | ~€2,047
| └ IT & Bureautique (State target) | ~€1,017
| └ Specific IT Support (Est.) | €168 – €336
| **Total Annual Maintenance** | **~€3,232 – €3,400**
**In short**: Setting up a standard office desk for a Safran employee costs roughly **€1,200** on average. Maintaining that same workstation costs the company approximately **€3,300 per year** in building upkeep and IT support.
If you'd like to explore the cost differences for a specific role (e.g., a developer vs. an administrative assistant) or a specific location like Paris versus a regional city, feel free to ask.
Here is the breakdown of what it costs, on average, to set up and maintain an office desk worker in France.
### 🪑 Setup Cost (One-Time Investment)
This is the initial capital expenditure to furnish a single workstation. The cost varies significantly by the quality of the furniture, but a standard, ergonomic, and durable mid-range setup is the norm for large corporations.
* **Typical Range (Furniture Only)**: **€800 to €1,600 HT** per workstation. This covers a desk, an ergonomic chair, and storage (a pedestal or cabinet).
* **Broader Market Range**: For a more basic setup, the cost can be as low as **€400–€700**. For a high-end or executive-level finish, it can range from **€1,500 to €3,500**.
### 🔧 Maintenance Cost (Annual Operating Expense)
This is the recurring annual cost to keep the workstation operational and the surrounding work environment functional. It is **not** a single fee but a composite of several expenses.
* **Technical Building Operations (Maintenance, Cleaning, HVAC, Repairs)**: **€2,047 per workstation per year**. This represents about 19% of the total annual cost of a workstation and covers the physical upkeep of the office space.
* **IT & Bureautique Support (State Benchmark)**: The French government's efficiency target for current operations and IT equipment is approximately **€1,017 per agent per year**. This covers day-to-day functioning and equipment renewal cycles.
* **Specific IT Support (Helpdesk, Networks)**: For more detailed IT maintenance, monthly costs can range from **€14 to €28 per workstation** (€168–€336 annually), covering helpdesk interventions and network maintenance.
### 📊 Summary Table
| Cost Component | Estimated Annual Cost (per workstation) |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Setup (One-Time)** | €800 – €1,600 (mid-range furniture)
| **Maintenance (Annual)** | |
| └ Technical Building Ops | ~€2,047
| └ IT & Bureautique (State target) | ~€1,017
| └ Specific IT Support (Est.) | €168 – €336
| **Total Annual Maintenance** | **~€3,232 – €3,400**
**In short**: Setting up a standard office desk for a Safran employee costs roughly **€1,200** on average. Maintaining that same workstation costs the company approximately **€3,300 per year** in building upkeep and IT support.
If you'd like to explore the cost differences for a specific role (e.g., a developer vs. an administrative assistant) or a specific location like Paris versus a regional city, feel free to ask.
How much is that put down for ~90,000–100,000 in a combined sum?
Using the per-workstation figures from the previous answer, here is the combined sum for **90,000–100,000 office desk workers**.
Assumptions:
- Setup: **€800–€1,600** one-time per workstation
- Annual maintenance: **€3,232–€3,400** per workstation per year
| Cost category | 90,000 workers | 100,000 workers |
|---|---:|---:|
| **One-time setup** | €72M – €144M €80M – €160M |
| **Annual maintenance** | €291M – €306M €323M – €340M |
| **Combined first-year total** | **€363M – €450M** **€403M – €500M** |
| **Recurring annual cost after setup**| €291M – €306M €323M – €340M |
So, putting it into one combined range:
- **First-year combined setup + maintenance:** **~€363 million to €500 million**
- **Annual recurring maintenance only:** **~€291 million to €340 million**
- **One-time setup only:** **~€72 million to €160 million**
If you want a single mid-point estimate: roughly **€430 million for the first year**, then about **€315 million per year** thereafter for 90,000–100,000 desk workers.
Assumptions:
- Setup: **€800–€1,600** one-time per workstation
- Annual maintenance: **€3,232–€3,400** per workstation per year
| Cost category | 90,000 workers | 100,000 workers |
|---|---:|---:|
| **One-time setup** | €72M – €144M €80M – €160M |
| **Annual maintenance** | €291M – €306M €323M – €340M |
| **Combined first-year total** | **€363M – €450M** **€403M – €500M** |
| **Recurring annual cost after setup**| €291M – €306M €323M – €340M |
So, putting it into one combined range:
- **First-year combined setup + maintenance:** **~€363 million to €500 million**
- **Annual recurring maintenance only:** **~€291 million to €340 million**
- **One-time setup only:** **~€72 million to €160 million**
If you want a single mid-point estimate: roughly **€430 million for the first year**, then about **€315 million per year** thereafter for 90,000–100,000 desk workers.
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