- Hundreds of thousands of people across France are protesting the rise of the far right following the National Rally’s surge in the European elections.
- President Emmanuel Macron has called snap parliamentary elections in response to the National Rally’s unprecedented gains, sparking fears of the far right entering the government.
- The protests, particularly in Paris, are marked by a festive mood with music and rallies, despite some instances of violence and damage to public property.
- Protesters are rallying against what they perceive as the National Rally’s xenophobic policies and anti-immigration stance, showing support for a new left-wing coalition.
- Analysts highlight that National Rally voters come from diverse backgrounds, with a common thread of anti-immigrant sentiment and a sense of social suffering linked to economic hardship and immigration.
- The National Rally’s voter base is noted to be increasingly young, drawn by the party’s charismatic leadership and promises of addressing security concerns and immigration issues.
- Macron’s decision to call a snap election is seen as a gamble, with the potential to backfire if it does not lead to a rallying of centrist forces against the far-right and far-left extremes.
- The normalization and legitimization of the far-right in France is a significant shift from past political dynamics, challenging the traditional centrist versus extremist divide.
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