Incident at Germaine-Tillion High School

Violence occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Germaine-Tillion High School, where a young man entered the premises and set off fireworks, resulting in one student being injured.

Regional president condemns the act

Jérôme Durain, president of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region, strongly condemned the incident in a press release, stating that the school was the scene of violence he wished to condemn with the utmost firmness.

Official visits the school

Following the incident, a regional official was sent to the high school to provide support to the staff and students. Jérôme Durain emphasized that he went there "in order to be with the teams and students of the high school."

Region plans legal action

The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region announced it would file a complaint against the perpetrator of the acts. Jérôme Durain reiterated the region’s stance that no damage or violence is acceptable or justifiable.

Solidarity message issued

Jérôme Durain addressed a message of support to the entire educational community and the families of the students, expressing the full solidarity of the regional authority with the students, parents, and staff of the high school.