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France: Minister remains vague at police inquiry — FrontPages.eu, November 04, 2026

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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez faced an inquiry commission on the government's management of public order during protests, with deputies questioning his responses regarding the alleged instrumentalization of anti-terrorism laws against demonstrators. The Minister was reportedly vague in his testimony, while right-wing factions focused on discrediting the commission's conclusions. Meanwhile, high school and university students have cautiously resumed blockades following school holidays, with a renewed focus on securing significant participation from the labor sector for planned actions on November 5th. This ongoing student mobilization has also seen interference from far-right unions, which have reportedly organized violent actions and 'PR stunts' to lift blockades and gain visibility. Further reports detail severe injuries sustained by several individuals, including Alaric, Carla, Pierre, and Lou, from various types of police grenades during recent 'against the cost of living' protests in Paris, Rennes, and Lyon. Three of these victims have not filed complaints despite their permanent injuries.

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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was questioned by an inquiry commission regarding the government's public order management during protests and the alleged use of anti-terrorism measures against demonstrators. Nuñez's testimony was described as vague, with some political factions attempting to discredit the commission's findings.

Mediapart: Inquiry Commission on October 17th: Núñez evades questions at first hearing

On Tuesday, the Interior Minister was vague and imprecise before the deputies questioning him about the failure of his public order management. However, right-wing and far-right factions are primarily focused on discrediting the upcoming conclusions.

Mediapart: The dangerous instrumentalization of anti-terrorism against protesters

By justifying house arrests of protesters with the 'insurrectionary' context and the demonstrations of the past two weekends, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez equates social movements with terrorism and turns citizens into enemies of the state.

High school and university students have resumed blockades after holidays, focusing on a significant mobilization planned for November 5th with anticipated labor sector participation. This student movement has also been targeted by far-right unions, which have reportedly engaged in violent actions and 'PR and intimidation operations' to disrupt blockades.

Mediapart: 'Continue the struggle at all costs': Students relaunch protests with November…

High school and university blockades have cautiously resumed after the school holidays, attempting to avoid protest bans. The education movement's focus remains on November 5th, when they expect significant participation from the labor sector.

Mediapart: Clashes and PR stunts: Far-right unions attack the high school movement

Since the start of the mobilization, the UNI and La Cocarde have organized actions, some violent, in schools to lift blockades and gain visibility. These are described as 'PR and intimidation operations' by witnesses interviewed by Mediapart, carried out with the complicity of the 'bollosphère'.

Several individuals, including Alaric, Carla, Pierre, and Lou, suffered severe and lasting injuries from various types of police grenades during recent 'against the cost of living' protests in Paris, Rennes, and Lyon. Many of these victims have not filed formal complaints.

Mediapart: Injuries, riddled bodies, and calf wounds: Police grenades cause havoc

Alaric, Carla, Pierre, and Lou were severely injured by various types of grenades during the 'against the cost of living' protests in Paris, Rennes, and Lyon, and have not regained full physical integrity. Three of these four victims have not filed a complaint.

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