As looting and arson at town halls add to the turmoil, an already divided France risks becoming even more polarized. The violence could bring the far right to power. “Violence strengthens the ‘party of order’,” political scientist Jérôme Fourquet told the newspaper Le Soir.
WorldEurope faces a French revolution as the extremes take to the streets in a race to become the new president. The winner could be the least unpopular.
World politicsFrench far-right figure Marine Le Pen has a good chance in the presidential election in April 2027. According to a new opinion poll, she would receive a third of the votes in the first round.
World politicsGirls under 15 years old should not be allowed to wear hijab in France, according to a proposal from President Emmanuel Macron's party Renaissance. The proposal comes at a time of lively debate about Islamist influence in the country.
WorldConvicted fraudster Marine Le Pen highlighted Martin Luther King in connection with the far-right party National Rally's support protest in Paris on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered simultaneously to demonstrate against the far right.
WorldThe EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné.
WorldFrance's President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing a conservative former minister as Prime Minister.
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