French PM Says 'Ultra-Left' Seeking 'Deep Unrest' Ahead of Election

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The French government is praising the police and blaming the far left after the weekend riots, while also announcing a curfew and the possibility of declaring a state of emergency in cities. Six months before the presidential election, the riots are grist for the mill of Marine Le Pen, who is increasingly appealing to centrist voters, former Macron supporters, with her advocacy of order and stability.

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“We have a far-left movement that wants to create deep chaos in the country. There is a whole network that could be mobilized to even challenge the presidential election.” French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not hold back, presenting a series of measures to “stop the troublemakers.” He also pointed to specific political entities that he said were behind the chaos.

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu today accused a "far-left movement" of exploiting the protests, which he said was trying to orchestrate widespread unrest across the country ahead of next year's presidential election.