French PM says 'ultra-left' seeking 'deep unrest' ahead of election
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday accused the "ultra-left movement" of seeking to "orchestrate deep unrest across the country" in the runup…
France 24 reports: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday accused the "ultra-left movement" of seeking to "orchestrate deep unrest across the country" in the runup to next year's presidential election.
FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley looks back at Lecornu's remarks in the wake of the violent protests that shook the country over the weekend.
This politics story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French PM, Lecornu and French Prime Minister Sebastien.
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