France counts 2,355 children living on the streets ahead of the new school year
2,355 children are homeless in France at the start of the 2026 school year, a record since 2022.
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The fact
This 22% increase contradicts Emmanuel Macron’s promise to eradicate the issue by 2027.
Associations warn of the social and educational emergency for these minors.
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Why it matters
Cette inquiétude pourrait pousser les municipalités à renforcer les contrôles et les formations du personnel périscolaire dès la rentrée 2026.