
Le premier ministre apporte son soutien aux présidents d'universités dans une période de fortes tensions
Le premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a annoncé la création de 5 000 places supplémentaires en licence dans un courrier du 10 novembre aux présidents d'universités, promettant des moyens supplémentaires pour un accueil satisfaisant.
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Le premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a adressé un courrier aux présidents d'universités pour formaliser la création de 5 000 places supplémentaires en licence, dans un contexte de fortes tensions.
Le premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a formalisé la création de 5000 places supplémentaires en licence dans un courrier adressé aux présidents d’universités dont l’AFP a eu connaissance mercredi.
«Des moyens supplémentaires vous seront apportés, notamment pour permettre l’ouverture, dans des conditions d’accueil satisfaisantes, de 5.000 étudiants supplémentaires en licence», a-t-il écrit dans ce courrier daté du 10 novembre, dans lequel il assure les présidents d’universités de son «soutien personnel et celui du gouvernement», dans «cette période de fortes tensions».

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