15th arrondissement

The 15th arrondissement is one of Paris' 20 administrative districts. Recent news highlights two concerning issues within the arrondissement. Firstly, it is among the districts (along with the 18th, 19th, and 20th) expected to experience the most school class closures due to a declining population in Paris. This decline is leading to the suppression of teaching positions in both public and private schools. Secondly, the 15th arrondissement is one of three districts (along with the 10th and 20th) where incidents of alleged sexual assault on children in after-school programs have occurred, leading to the arrest of three men, including two activity leaders. These events underscore challenges related to demographic shifts impacting education and serious concerns about child safety within extracurricular settings in the arrondissement.