Demographic decline empties French classrooms, eighteen departments affected

French Education Ministry closes classrooms as demographic decline hits eighteen departments.

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Pas-de-Calais, Cantal and Gironde regions are particularly affected by closures.

Shutdowns accelerate as school enrolment continues falling.

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