The Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, has announced the suspension of stun grenade use during student protests, a move that comes after a student lost a hand and an infant was hospitalized due to related incidents. Student demonstrations are gaining momentum nationwide, with political figures like Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu scheduled to address the situation, while government officials face criticism over police repression in the National Assembly.

Mediapart: Student Protests Gain Momentum, Demand Government Attention

Hundreds of thousands of people marched in about thirty cities, called by student collectives and teachers' unions. The large and peaceful demonstrations can no longer be ignored by the government.

Le Monde: Use of stun grenades in high school protests suspended, announces minister

The use of stun grenades during the high school student movement has been suspended, according to Minister Laurent Nuñez, while 86% of high schools opened normally. The mobilization of students is gaining support from adults, parents, and elected officials.

Le Figaro: Live: Student protests - Laurent Nunez demands provisional ban on 'stun…

The Minister of the Interior has suspended the use of stun grenades specifically for student protests, announcing it on RTL. This ammunition may have been the cause of a high school student losing a hand in Lens.

Mediapart: Assembly Debates: Nuñez and Lecornu Face Criticism Over Police Repression

During a lively afternoon in the hemicycle, the left-wing opposition protested against police repression orchestrated by the government against the student movement. The Prime Minister and the Minister of the Interior denounced 'lies'.

Mediapart: Student Mutilated in Lens; High School in Shock

Evan S., 15, lost his left hand on October 5th during student protests after police fired a dispersal grenade. Teachers and classmates on Tuesday denounced a 'disproportionate' use of force.

Le Figaro: “You are crazy, there's a one-year-old baby!”: Infant hospitalized after…

An infant was hospitalized following the firing of a mortar during a high school student blockade in the Yvelines region.

Mediapart: Tensions and Police Violence Persist Amidst Protests

Following a significant number of minors taken into custody, a student's mutilation by a grenade, and investigations into police conduct, parents, teachers, and union representatives worked to 'protect' demonstrators across France on Tuesday.

Le Monde: Sébastien Lecornu to speak after massive student protest mobilization

Following a day of massive mobilization in support of high school students, Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to speak on Wednesday evening.

Le Monde: Government defends significant police presence around high school protests

The government is defending the extensive police deployment surrounding the high school student mobilization.

Le Figaro: High schools, fuel, agricultural crisis, financial situation: Sébastien…

Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to deliver an address on Wednesday evening, covering topics such as high schools, fuel, the agricultural crisis, and the financial situation.

Le Figaro: Student anger: Laurent Nuñez and Édouard Geffray to be heard Wednesday at the…

Laurent Nuñez and Édouard Geffray are scheduled to appear for hearings at the National Assembly on Wednesday concerning the student protests.

Le Figaro: “Stop, back up, you're stopping us!”: Bally Bagayoko at the heart of tensions…

Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, intervened in protests in Paris, positioning himself between students and law enforcement amid escalating tensions.

Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, is facing renewed scrutiny over antisemitism allegations after reportedly citing a "false revisionist source" in his defense. The ongoing controversy continues to overshadow the party's activities, including its budget discussions, with Marine Le Pen also defending party figures implicated in similar issues.

Mediapart: Jordan Bardella Cites False Revisionist Source to Deny Antisemitism

The RN party president implicated 'Mediapart' based on testimony from a far-right activist presented as a manipulated 'source.' However, this former classmate of Bardella, who promoted negationist readings, did not originate the revelations and did make the statements published.

Mediapart: Jean-François Jalkh: Another Stain on the RN President's Record

He praised the 'seriousness' of negationist Robert Faurisson, wrote in an antisemitic journal, and celebrated Pétain. This report profiles Jean-François Jalkh, a pillar of the RN and employer to Jordan Bardella in the European Parliament. On October 6th, Marine Le Pen defended this historic party…

Mediapart: RN Continues Campaign Amidst Silence, Denial, Attacks, and Lies

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen held a press conference on their economic program as if nothing had happened, attempting to avoid questions about the party president's antisemitic remarks. Bardella again targeted journalists, maintained his denials, and presented a questionable character witness.

Le Monde: Antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella spoil RN's budget sequence

The affair concerning antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella is overshadowing the National Rally's budget discussions.

Marine Le Pen has put forward what she terms "magic measures" aimed at demonstrating her budgetary seriousness, proposing nearly 140 billion euros in net savings over five years if elected president. These proposals are intended to meet market expectations and control national debt, although economists have raised questions regarding the feasibility of her figures.

Le Monde: Marine Le Pen's 'magic measures' to convince of her budgetary seriousness

By announcing nearly 140 billion euros in net savings over five years if elected, the far-right candidate hopes to meet market expectations and prevent debt from spiraling, but economists question the figures.