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Feeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students

The French government has expanded its previously means-tested €1 university meal program to all 3 million higher education students, allowing up to two subsidized balanced meals per day at CNOUS-run campus restaurants and cafes, following surveys showing nearly half of French students skipped meals due to affordability issues. The €120 million annual program has broad student support, though some critics argue the funding would be better allocated to targeted low-income assistance or cheaper student housing.