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Le Monde's front page highlights ongoing high school student protests in France and Belgium, with a focus on the government's response and the suspension of the use of stun grenades. The page also covers political developments, including Marine Le Pen's budget proposals and an antisemitism scandal…
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.
Following a day of massive mobilization in support of high school students, Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to speak on Wednesday evening.
The government is defending the extensive police deployment surrounding the high school student mobilization.
In francophone Belgium, high school students are also mobilizing, emphasizing the specific nature of their demands.
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.
The affair concerning antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella is overshadowing the National Rally's budget discussions.
Since his release, Omer Shem Tov has chosen to testify in Israel and worldwide about his experiences during his 505-day captivity in Hamas tunnels in Gaza.
Emmanuel Macron pledges to combat antisemitism and terrorism, both domestically and internationally.
A tribune arguing that the war following the October 7 attack has strengthened the far-right in Israel.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have announced the activation of a defense agreement to counter Houthi threats in Yemen, following attacks on oil facilities and infrastructure.
