Interior minister suspends stun grenades after student loses hand
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The French government has announced the suspension of stun grenade use in student protests, according to Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñez. This decision follows a student reportedly losing a hand during demonstrations and amidst growing concerns over police tactics. Meanwhile, student mobilizations continue across the country, with hundreds of thousands reportedly marching in multiple cities.
Further escalating tensions, an infant was hospitalized in the Yvelines region following a mortar firing incident during a high school blockade. In the political sphere, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is expected to address the ongoing student unrest, while Minister Nuñez and Minister of National Education Édouard Geffray are scheduled for hearings at the National Assembly.
Separately, Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, has attempted to counter antisemitism allegations by citing a "false revisionist source." His party colleague Marine Le Pen has also presented new "magic measures" to address budgetary seriousness ahead of the 2027 presidential election, though economists have expressed skepticism regarding the figures.