You can’t equate a “political adversary and an enemy of the Republic”: This demand was clearly carried out by Albane Branlant, a candidate for Emmanbyek Macron’s Renaissance party, who withdrew in favor of the left-wing candidate François Ruffin to beat the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) in the Somme district. The defense of the “republican front” against the far right is crucial in the current political climate in France.
In contrast, the procrastination and blindness of leaders in the outgoing governing coalition, and the lack of alignment of members of Les Républicains with the RN, reflect a loss of political bearings. The RN’s discriminatory plans against dual nationals and rollback of citizenship rights are concerning and unconstitutional.
Unconstitutional discrimination
The RN’s promise to ban dual-nationals from civil servant jobs revives historical discrimination practices. It also aims to abandon the right to citizenship for individuals born in France, going against principles of integration and equality.
Wind of revolt
The RN’s proposals could weaken France’s sovereignty and provoke anger and violence. Political leaders who ignore constitutional principles in the face of the far right’s rise bear a heavy responsibility for compromising republican values.