French minister admits failure of security during protests

The French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez accepted full responsibility for the security failures during protests on October 17, which escalated into violence in major cities. He acknowledged that the decision not to recall police forces early contributed to the chaos, resulting in significant damage to public buildings and businesses. Despite the protests involving around 550,000 participants, including high school students and unions, the government has proposed reforms to the education system, which have not quelled dissent. Student organizations have called for further mobilizations and blockades in response to ongoing grievances regarding educational access and living costs.