Far-right National Rally Party on the Rise in Crime-Stricken Marseille

The city of Marseille in southern France has become a battleground in the fight against crime, with the far-right National Rally party gaining ground among voters concerned about the issue. Promising harsher sentences for minors convicted of crimes, the party has struck a chord with those seeking tougher measures to address the problem.

Al Jazeera’s Ibtissem Guenfoud reports from Marseille, where the rise of the National Rally party has become a significant factor in the upcoming parliamentary elections. As crime continues to be a major issue for voters in France, the far-right’s stance on law and order is reshaping the political landscape in the city.

With tensions running high and concerns about public safety on the rise, Marseille has become a key battleground for political parties seeking to address the issue of crime. As the National Rally party gains ground, the city’s future hangs in the balance, with voters facing a stark choice between competing visions for how to tackle the scourge of crime.