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France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests

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Briefings

On October 7, 2026, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addressed a large student rally demanding education funding. The event occurred in France, where the government paused the deployment of stun grenades during the protests. This decision marked a shift in police tactics following the unrest. The article provides a snapshot of the political response to student demands, though specific casualty numbers or protest locations are not detailed in the provided text.

Key points

• Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivered a public address to a student rally in France on October 7, 2026, following thousands of demonstrators demanding increased education funding.
• Police in France temporarily halted the use of stun grenades during the student protests, signaling a change in security measures following the unrest.

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The source text provides limited context regarding the specific locations of the protests, the number of casualties, or the duration of the police suspension of stun grenade use. It also lacks details on the specific funding demands made by the students or the broader political context surrounding the event.

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