France: The violence is homemade – Commentary
Quick Look
The commentary by Leo Klimm from Paris rejects the claim that the connection between the riots in French cities and the origins of the rioters is racist and obscures French failures.
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Why It Matters
The comment responds to riots in French cities over the weekend, in which right-wing ideologues have made a connection between the violence and the origins of the rioters.
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opinion •Riots in French cities The violence in France is home-made
A comment by Leo Klimm, Paris
Right-wing ideologues claim a connection between the weekend's riot and the origins of many of the rioters. This is a racist lie that covers up French failure.
October 18, 2026, 7:51 p.m
Open Questions
- What specific triggers led to the riots?
- How is the French government responding to the unrest?
- Are there official investigations into the background to the violence?
