High school protests have spread nationally, with 40 principals injured since the movement's inception. The government, through Education Minister Édouard Geffray, has responded by planning meetings with student representatives while also threatening parental responsibility for damages. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has mobilized riot police (CRS and mobile gendarmerie) to manage the escalating situation, marked by blockades and instances of violence.

Le Monde: High School Blockades: 40 Principals Injured Since Movement Began

According to Edouard Geffray, 40 high school principals have been injured since the start of the protest movement, with calls for parental assistance due to children being in danger.

Mediapart: Student Mobilization Reaches National Scale, Government Struggles to De-escalate

High school protests are spreading nationwide, with students blocking campuses, while the government maintains a firm stance due to a lack of political solutions.

Mediapart: Brutal Policing Responds to Youth Mobilization

High school demonstrations are marked by a significant police presence, tense situations, and accusations of violence, while the government's messaging oscillates between firmness and discernment.

Le Monde: Lycée Movement Spreads Across France, Sometimes Overwhelmed

The high school student protest movement has expanded from Lille to Marseille and the Paris suburbs, with some instances of it becoming unmanageable.

Le Monde: Government Mobilizes Riot Police Amid Escalating Lycée Protests

Facing an worsening situation with high school protests, the Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has called for CRS and mobile gendarmerie units.

Mediapart has advanced its investigation into alleged antisemitic writings by Jordan Bardella, President of the National Rally, by publishing documents and detailing its authentication methodology, asserting these as 'proof of lies' against Bardella's denials.

Mediapart: Antisemitic Writings by Bardella: Proof of Lies

Mediapart presents documents and details the authentication method behind its investigation into alleged antisemitic writings by Jordan Bardella, who has denied the claims.

France's 2027 budget proposal, which includes a fiscal effort of 54 billion euros and plans to cut spending from state, social security, and local authorities, has been met with sharp criticism from political figures, trade unions, and employers, who have labeled the reactions as "unacceptable" and "provocative."

Le Figaro: Budget 2027: "Unacceptable", "Provocative" reactions from political class…

The 2027 budget proposal in France has drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum, trade unions, and employers, with reactions described as "unacceptable" and "provocative."

Mediapart: 2027 Budget: Executive Still Targets State, Social Security, and Localities

To reduce the public deficit by 2027 amid a sluggish economy, the government plans to cut spending from the state, social security, and local authorities, using outdated methods that may provoke social unrest.

Le Figaro: Budget 2027: savings, taxes, pensions... everything to know

A comprehensive dossier explains the key aspects of the 2027 budget, detailing proposed savings, tax changes, and pension reforms.

Discussions have commenced in the French Assembly concerning an integral law proposal. Feminist and children's coalitions have voiced concerns over the bill, particularly regarding far-right amendments that align with masculinist viewpoints.

Mediapart: Integral Law in the Assembly: Lengthy Debates Expected

Discussions on an integral law proposal began in the French Assembly, with feminist and children's coalitions expressing concern, and far-right amendments reflecting masculinist theses.

Mediapart has uncovered that Bpifrance, a public investment bank, provided support in 2016 to the Chinese startup Pinduoduo, which subsequently launched the global e-commerce platform Temu, now accused of undermining French businesses.

Mediapart: Temu, the French Commerce Destroyer That Bpifrance Helped Grow

Mediapart reveals that in 2016, the public investment bank supported the Chinese startup Pinduoduo, which later launched Temu, a global e-commerce giant accused of destroying French businesses.