France: Anti-far-right protest in Orleans
Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is officially launching her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally’s two-day party congress in Orléans…
France 24 reports: Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is officially launching her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally’s two-day party congress in Orléans, where thousands of supporters are expected to attend.
Local authorities have put exceptional security measures in place as anti-far-right demonstrations take place in the city.
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