
A few months before President Macron leaves office, the orgy of violence by young rioters is shaking the country. One woman is likely to benefit politically from this: the right-wing radical presidential favorite Marine Le Pen.
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A few months before the end of Emmanuel Macron's presidency, France is rocked by riots.
Riots and looting Is France sinking into chaos and crisis?
A few months before President Macron leaves office, the orgy of violence by young rioters is shaking the country. One woman is likely to benefit politically from this: the right-wing radical presidential favorite Marine Le Pen.
By Leo Klimm, Paris

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