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The front page of Le Figaro highlights ongoing protests by high school students in France, with the Interior Minister announcing the potential use of crowd control measures. Other domestic stories cover debates on the 2027 budget, including social aid for foreigners and retiree tax breaks, and…
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that "if there were serious violence in the big cities and on the margins of demonstrations, these grenades will be used," after their use was suspended during the student movement.
An explanation of stun grenades, their characteristics, and the context of their authorized use for public order management.
An opinion piece discussing the underlying causes of the high school student protests, focusing on societal and educational transmission issues.
An article exploring how the high school student protests have become a significant and unexpected topic of discussion within French families, touching on issues of violence, education, and politics.
A proposal in the 2027 Social Security financing bill to limit access of non-EU foreigners to family and housing benefits is facing strong opposition from the left, with expected minimal savings.
Deputies are divided over a tax deduction for retirees in the 2027 budget, highlighting a generational conflict.
The LR federation in Paris has sent a letter to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance expressing concern over the country's economic situation.
A report on the disagreements between Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz regarding the European budget, indicating a significant divide.
A 16-year-old suspect was killed by a passerby after allegedly entering an elementary school in Oregon, leading to four deaths and two injuries.
