French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests

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What happened

The French government is looking to appease protesters after a week of high school student protests that spread across the nation.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:54:38 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens severely injured in protests: 'Accidents happen'

  2. French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand

  3. France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests

  4. French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests

  5. France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

  6. French school riots deepen as experts point to far-left alliance fueling ‘broader confrontation’

  7. France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

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France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24