France’s far right gathers as Le Pen prepares her presidential campaign
Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris.
France 24 reports: Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris.
Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. On Saturday, a large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city.
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