French far-right seeks to capitalise on protests with calls for law and order
The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order.
France 24 reports that the riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order.
In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell takes a look.
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