[HIGHLIGHTS] School uniform in France: A good 700 primary school children test “uniform clothing”

French primary schools are taking part in a test on school uniforms. President Emmanuel Macron wants to introduce the clothing nationwide in 2026 if it proves successful.

Advocates of school uniforms point out that this makes social differences less visible. Critics counter that social differences can still be seen in shoes, bags and cell phones. The equipment costs 200 euros per child, half of which is financed by the state and half by the municipality. The uniform clothing is free for families, at least in the test phase.