Paris police chief says student protest movement out of control, urges peaceful action

The Paris police chief declared on Saturday that the student protest movement currently spreading across France has become out of control. The official called for demonstrators to return to peaceful methods of protest while issuing a warning that authorities will respond with firmness to any further acts of violence or vandalism.

The statement follows reports of clashes between riot police and high school students. The police chief’s remarks highlight growing tensions between law enforcement and the youth-led protest movement, signaling a potential shift toward more rigorous policing strategies in response to the ongoing civil unrest.