France launches one-euro university meals for all students

AMIENS (France): French university canteens began offering one-euro meals to all students regardless of income on Monday, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The move follows a push by student unions to extend the one-euro rate ($1.17) for a three-course meal to all students, down from the usual 3.30 euros. The price, which covers a starter, main course and dessert, was previously only available to those with low incomes or receiving financial aid. For Alexandre Ioannides, an 18-year-old student in Paris, the measure will slash his monthly canteen expenses. “I come here 20 times a month. That’s about 60 euros. Whereas now, I’ll pay 20 euros,” he said, adding the savings would go towards “going out or eating at a restaurant”.

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