I heard they want to change it to C++ now and all exams would be in C++... it's pretty bullshit if you ask me!
Reply for you and people discussing python/C++ in this topic. I totally agree if they go over to C++ in your school. When you go to collage you are not fucking around, C++ is way superior to Python once you know it(I know it does depend on the job you want done, but in general). Those who attend to collage does it because they want to meaning you should be motivated to learn and therefore have no problem learning C++, even as your first language.
With that said. Yes Python is easier than C++. I would also like to point out that C++ is a PROGRAMMING language and Python is a script language, which is a HUGE difference. Python is not and does not turn into a executable.
PS: C vs C++ in the basics is pointless. Its not before you reach a bit of knowledge that they two separate as languages.