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France's Far Right Exploits Ongoing Protests to Elevate Political Ambitions Amid Rising Violence

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France's Far Right Exploits Ongoing Protests to Elevate Political Ambitions Amid Rising Violence

Marine Le Pen Seizes on French Chaos to Present Herself as Leader in Waiting

The Wall Street Journal

Marine Le Pen Seizes on French Chaos to Present Herself as Leader in Waiting

Nationwide unrest is benefiting the far-right candidate while President Emmanuel Macron’s government struggles to maintain control.

French far right seeks to capitalise on protests with calls for law and order

France 24

French far right seeks to capitalise on protests with calls for law and order

In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the "chaos". The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally, which has been quick to...

France’s Far Right Shifts Into Campaign Mode as Student Riots Erupt Into Violence

The New York Times

France’s Far Right Shifts Into Campaign Mode as Student Riots Erupt Into Violence

The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.

'People Need To Wake Up Now': France's Far Right Switches To Campaign Mode As Violent Riots Engulf Cities

NEWS18

'People Need To Wake Up Now': France's Far Right Switches To Campaign Mode As Violent Riots Engulf Cities

France's far-right National Rally seeks to capitalise on violent riots over living costs and school conditions as political blame intensifies ahead of the 2027 election.

Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity', expert says

France 24

Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity', expert says

In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the "chaos". The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to...

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