France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests

The Wave of Student Protests Roiling France

Anger about classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages and broken-down buildings has boiled over in recent weeks, and threatens to coalesce into broader grievances in a heated political season.

Oct 8, 2026

France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to make public address after thousands rally to demand more funding for education.

Oct 7, 2026

Student protests in France turn violent

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across France demanding better education funding.

Oct 7, 2026

France suspends stun grenade use at student protests

The French government is pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests after a 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off earlier this week.

Oct 7, 2026

France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

Oct 7, 2026