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Paris, France – A wave of protests has swept across France following President Emmanuel Macron’s call for snap elections after his party’s defeat by the far-right in the European Parliament vote. Demonstrators in Paris and beyond are voicing their opposition to both the hard right and Macron’s decision.
In Paris, protesters gathered at Place de la Republique on June 15, denouncing the rise of the far-right party led by Marine Le Pen and the challenges faced by Macron’s Renaissance party. With the upcoming elections on June 30 and July 7, tensions are high as Macron takes a risky gamble to regain control from the far-right surge.
Young activists like Justine* are at the forefront, highlighting the dangers of far-right ideologies gaining momentum in French politics. The left has formed an alliance in the hope of uniting voters and challenging the dominance of the far-right party.
As France gears up for a crucial election, the outcome remains uncertain, with concerns about voter turnout and the future direction of French politics.