In cities across France, demonstrators have taken to the streets to voice their opposition to the far-right, amid concerns over the potential election of the country’s first far-right government since World War II. In Paris, tens of thousands of protesters marched through the city’s east, driven by fears sparked by the National Rally’s significant gains in the recent European Parliament elections. This political upheaval follows President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly, leading to an upcoming snap election that has seen France’s political landscape become highly tumultuous. Amidst this, left-wing parties have formed a new alliance, the Popular Front, in an attempt to unify against the far-right surge.
- People across France are demonstrating against the rise of the far right, with large-scale protests in cities like Paris.
- Tens of thousands of protesters in Paris expressed concern over the upcoming elections potentially leading to France’s first far-right government since World War II.
- The protests were partly triggered by the National Rally’s historic gains in the European Parliament elections.
- President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly in response to the political shakeup, calling for a snap election.
- Left-wing parties have formed a new alliance, the Popular Front, to challenge the far-right’s rising influence.
- The Popular Front has shown unity at demonstrations but faces the challenge of convincing voters ahead of the snap election.
- Initial opinion polls suggest the National Rally could win the upcoming election, potentially making Jordan Bardella France’s next prime minister.
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