Maintaining order: Laurent Nuñez asserts that he "will not renounce any intermediate means", such as grenades and tear gas

Laurent Nuñez, during a budget hearing, defended the use of crowd control measures like grenades and tear gas, stating they are necessary for police self-defense during protests. He rejected claims of police repression, emphasizing the need to maintain public order. Nuñez expressed satisfaction when protests conclude peacefully and reiterated that police intervention is only warranted in cases of violence. He also dismissed concerns about the harmful effects of tear gas, citing studies that found no significant health impacts. Nuñez is scheduled for further questioning regarding his management of public order during recent protests.