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French Prime Minister Defends Police Response to Student Protests

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu denied ordering police force against students and vowed a political plan.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu denied that officers received directives to clash with student demonstrators following injuries at protests. He defended the police action and promised to deliver a political response addressing the students' grievances by late October.

Sébastien Lecornu promised to release a comprehensive action plan by the end of October.
Several teenagers sustained injuries during the recent student demonstrations.
Critics accused the government of relying solely on force rather than addressing underlying grievances.

Timeline

Oct 6Sébastien Lecornu defended police actions after teenagers were injured in student protests.
Oct 7Sébastien Lecornu denied that police were ordered to confront student demonstrators.

Why it matters

Student demonstrations and subsequent clashes with law enforcement frequently test French administrations, putting pressure on leadership to balance public safety with political dialogue.

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Sébastien Lecornu defended the government and police actions while promising a political response to student concerns.

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