Geffray responds to violence Closures, talks and fees

Oct 1

In a live France 2 interview, Geffray distinguishes legitimate grievances from violent outsiders, accuses LFI of encouraging and appropriating the movement, and reports 235 education-community injuries since its start: 65 staff and 170 pupils. He announces more than 400 school closures the next day for safety, local decisions with prefects and rectors and distance teaching. He describes consultations under way and meetings the next day with unions, parents and pupil representatives. Asked about resources, he cites €1.2 billion more in the proposed education budget next year and smaller classes. Asked about proposed €178 BTS and €270 prépa registration fees for non-grant students, he pledges that the government will initiate withdrawal after that day's union and prime-minister discussions, while explaining Parliament's amendment role. This is a pledge rather than an enacted repeal.

In his October 1 interview Geffray announces over 400 school closures on October 2 for safety after damaged fire systems and attacks on staff. School heads decide with prefects and rectors, including distance teaching. He announces next-day meetings with union, parent and pupil representatives and describes dialogue already underway. This is an announcement rather than proof all closures or meetings occurred. France 2’s October 5 follow-up documents remote-class implementation after closures, including one lycée closed since Friday October 2. Pupils study outdoors in Strasbourg; a parent describes phone-only access, publicly shared links invite outsiders to disrupt classes and a SNES-FSU representative questions effectiveness. The report also anticipates more than 200 Île-de-France closures with distance teaching on October 6 and attributes hopes for gradual Wednesday return to the minister. These are later consequences and forecasts, not proof that every announced consultation occurred.