France’s government has taken action against extreme right and radical Muslim groups ahead of high-stakes legislative elections, set four days away. As President Macron’s call for snap national elections stirs up controversy, key issues like immigration and retirement have taken center stage in the debate.
Interior Minister Darmanin announced the dissolution of several groups, including the GUD, known for violence and anti-Semitism. With Marine Le Pen’s National Rally leading in the polls, Macron’s centrist alliance faces tough competition in the upcoming elections.
During a televised debate, National Rally’s Jordan Bardella proposed changes to health care for foreigners and French nationality regulations, sparking backlash from Prime Minister Attal. The discussion also covered retirement age reforms, a highly contentious topic following Macron’s controversial increase to 64.
As France faces the possibility of electing a far-right government for the first time since WWII, political alliances are forming rapidly. Opposition parties like France Unbowed critique the National Rally’s economic program, accusing them of favoring the wealthy over the disadvantaged.
With alliances shifting and tensions rising, the outcome of the elections remains uncertain in this politically charged climate.
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