France launches one-euro university meals for all students

 

A January survey found 48% of students have gone without food for financial reasons and 23% do so several times a month 

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 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. (...)