La France insoumise leader and presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon urged young people to use only non-violent methods of struggle during a press conference on October 1st, calling for "the discipline of struggle, not panic, not irritation." He addressed the current wave of student protests, emphasizing that violent actions could "play against ourselves" and that the solution to crises involving violence is "politics, it is not repression." Mélenchon encouraged students to avoid actions that could undermine their cause, stating that "it serves nothing to set fire." Mélenchon had expressed similar sentiments the day before in a social media post, where he stated that La France insoumise supports the student demands and noted that "students, teachers and education staff face the same abandonment. Everyone must be respected in their person as in their demands." The student movement has been growing for a week, with protests centered on increasing resources for learning and better conditions in the education system. Tensions have escalated in several cities, with reports of damage and confrontations between protesters and authorities. The Ministry of the Interior reported 1,949 arrests in a single day, highlighting the scale of the unrest. Despite the calls for non-violence, the protests have taken on a more confrontational tone in some areas, leading to increased police presence and stricter enforcement measures. The student movement has gained momentum as it continues to push for systemic changes in the education sector. While Mélenchon and other political figures advocate for peaceful protest, the reality on the ground has shown a more complex situation, with varying levels of engagement and response from both students and authorities. The coming days will likely determine whether the movement can maintain its focus on non-violence or if it will face further challenges in achieving its goals.