What does it say this November 12?

This Tuesday, November 12, focus on the enlistment of Ukrainian soldiers which sometimes seems forced, the middle school certificate will become compulsory to progress to second grade from June 2027 and the government's investment plan for the development of cycling is finally frozen .

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This Tuesday, November 12, testimonies from Ukrainians who do not want to go to war. While martial law prohibits men aged 18 to 60 from leaving their country, and kyiv is seeking 160,000 additional soldiers, some Ukrainians are in hiding. Others denounce psychological pressure in recruitment centers.

The middle school certificate will become compulsory, from June 2027, for students who wish to move on to second grade. Last year, 14% of candidates failed the exam. The Minister of National Education also announces a new anticipated baccalaureate exam, from June 2026, and the maintenance of level groups in middle school.

And then, while it was supposed to make it possible to reach 100,000 kilometers of cycle paths in France by 2030, the bicycle plan is finally frozen by the new government until 2025. No new investment will be financed, which is “totally unacceptable” for the Vélo et Territoires association, even more so after several road tragedies which have affected cyclists.

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