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- 1Far right gains ground in French Senate elections●Take this as a reminder to join your local antifa group. And unionize. We all need help. Far right gains ground in Frenc
France's far-right National Rally and its allies made gains in elections to the French Senate, according to RFI. The result reinforces the party's growing national standing and has prompted reactions from left-wing commentators, some of whom are calling on supporters to join anti-fascist groups and trade unions in response to the advance.
- 2French Hard-Left Union Condemns EDF CEO Over Far-Right Meeting▼French Hard-Left Union Condemns EDF CEO for Meeting Far-Right Leaders
A French hard-left trade union has criticised the head of state-owned utility EDF after its chief executive held a meeting with far-right political leaders. The union says the encounter lends legitimacy to extremist figures and is inappropriate for someone running a public company. The episode has reignited debate over ties between business leaders and far-right politicians in France.