Police officer beaten into unconsciousness at high school protest
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A police officer in Belfort is being treated for severe injuries after being beaten during a high school demonstration. Prosecutors opened an investigation for attempted voluntary homicide after two arrests were made. The officer reportedly lost consciousness and required hospitalization during the clashes.
The National Assembly passed a plan to reduce the number of sexual violence investigations dismissed for lack of evidence, though whether the budget will follow the new procedures remains an open question. At the same time, a significant mobilization against the use of pesticides has emerged, highlighting concerns regarding agriculture and food production.
National Rally leaders are waiting to see if a controversy over alleged antisemitic writings by Jordan Bardella will stick to Marine Le Pen. In the past, xenophobic remarks from within the party have rarely dented its public image; the leadership appears to be betting that this time will be no different.