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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has stated that tear gas grenades may be deployed during Saturday's demonstrations if serious violence erupts, marking a reversal of their previously suspended use during the student movement. This announcement comes as calls for a broader protest on October 17 circulate online, with hopes of merging high school student activism with the 'Gilets Jaunes' movement, which was initially sparked by fuel price anger. Tensions have been further heightened by an incident at Paul-Éluard high school in Saint-Denis, where police attempted to arrest a student inside the principal's office, prompting teachers to go on strike and demand the principal's resignation. Student organizations have also shifted their stance, now insisting on negotiating solely with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. In other domestic news, a proposal within the 2027 Social Security financing bill to limit access to family and housing benefits for non-EU foreigners is facing significant opposition from the left. Lawmakers are also divided over a tax deduction for retirees in the 2027 budget, highlighting a generational conflict. Furthermore, a Senate report on violence in extracurricular activities recommends widespread background checks and controls for staff, citing failures in Paris.

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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has announced that tear gas grenades can be used in future demonstrations if serious violence occurs, reversing a previous suspension. This decision comes as a call for a protest on October 17 circulates online, potentially drawing in 'young Gilets Jaunes'. Separately, an incident at a Saint-Denis high school saw police attempt to arrest a student in the principal's office, leading to a teachers' strike and demands for the principal's resignation. Student…

Le Monde: Call to protest on October 17 circulates online without clear street…

Numerous social media posts express hope for 'young Gilets Jaunes' to emerge, converging high school student mobilization with the movement sparked by fuel price anger.

Le Figaro: Live: October 17 mobilization - Tear gas grenades can be used for Saturday's…

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that "if there were serious violence in the big cities and on the margins of demonstrations, these grenades will be used," after their use was suspended during the student movement.

Mediapart: In Saint-Denis, Police Attempt to Arrest Student in Principal's Office

Teachers at the Paul-Éluard high school in Saint-Denis went on strike and demanded the principal's resignation after police attempted to arrest a student within the school premises.

Le Figaro: What are stun grenades, whose use Laurent Nuñez has re-authorized for the…

An explanation of stun grenades, their characteristics, and the context of their authorized use for public order management.

La France Insoumise (LFI) is intensifying its preparations for the 2027 presidential election, with an analysis detailing the party's strategy to expand its presence and organizational strength.

Mediapart: Square Campaign and Militant Network: How LFI Aims to Win the Presidential…

Analysis of 'La France Insoumise' party's strategy, detailing their efforts to strengthen their presence and organization for the upcoming presidential election.

A proposal within the 2027 Social Security financing bill to restrict social aid for non-EU foreigners is generating strong opposition from the left, despite projections of minimal savings. Concurrently, deputies are clashing over a proposed tax deduction for retirees in the 2027 budget, highlighting a generational divide.

Le Figaro: Social Security Budget: Restricting social aid for foreigners, a proposal that…

A proposal in the 2027 Social Security financing bill to limit access of non-EU foreigners to family and housing benefits is facing strong opposition from the left, with expected minimal savings.

Le Figaro: 2027 Budget: Deputies clash over retiree tax deduction, a symbol of the…

Deputies are divided over a tax deduction for retirees in the 2027 budget, highlighting a generational conflict.

A Senate report investigating violence in extracurricular activities has identified shortcomings in Paris and advocates for the implementation of unprecedented background checks and controls for staff nationwide.

Mediapart: Extracurricular Activities: Senate Report Demands Widespread Control Extension

A Senate report on violence in extracurricular activities points out failures in Paris and recommends unprecedented background checks and controls for staff.

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