WATCH: Leftist Radicals Riot in France Despite Victory for Far-Left in Snap Elections

 

Despite the far-left New Popular Front winning the second round of elections, riots broke out in France after leftist radicals had gathered in anticipation of a potential victory of Marine Le Pen’s populist National Rally.  Listen to Story

Ahead of the second round of voting on Saturday, the government mobilised 30,000 police officers, including 5,000 in Paris, in expectation of riots from the far-left if the populist right repeated its success in the first round of the snap elections called by French President Macron.

 

 

Selon les journalistes du «Figaro» présents place de la République ce dimanche, de très violents affrontements ont lieu. La police a effectué des premières charges contre les manifestants. Du mobilier urbain a notamment pris feu, et des projectiles ont été lancés sur les CRS. pic.twitter.com/JNhkUvPSey

— Le Figaro (@Le_Figaro) July 7, 2024

 

 

 

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