Protests involving high school students in France continue ahead of a planned escalation on October 6th, with hundreds of schools closed Monday, October 5th. The demonstrations are expected to be bolstered by union participation. A serious incident occurred on Monday, involving a 15-year-old who lost his hand after being struck by a police grenade. This injury occurred amidst several other incidents reported during the ongoing student mobilization in France. The protests, referred to as an “act III” by organizers, indicate sustained unrest. Authorities are bracing for further demonstrations and potential clashes as the movement gains momentum. The incident is likely to fuel further anger and potentially intensify the protests across France.