French President Emmanuel Macron proposed reopening the debate on school holiday lengths, particularly summer holidays, to alleviate pressure on schools and improve student learning. He noted that France has long holidays compared to other countries, but data shows that at least 32 European countries have longer summer breaks. Macron's suggestion has sparked discussions about the state of education in France, which ranks in the middle among European countries according to OECD's PISA assessment. Critics argue that this debate distracts from more pressing issues like teacher shortages and working conditions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)