In the lead-up to the parliamentary elections in France, Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party has taken center stage with their campaign focusing on immigration. Promising to deny migrants social benefits and housing, the party has sparked controversy and concern among opponents who fear that this approach could lead to millions of people becoming second-class citizens.
Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen provides insight into the situation from the French Riviera, where the debate over immigration policies is heating up. With the far-right gaining momentum in opinion polls, the outcome of the elections remains uncertain as the future of immigration in France hangs in the balance.
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Video “France Elections: Far-Right focuses on immigration” was uploaded on 06/28/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English