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France: Far right leader Marine Le Pen gains popularity amid nationwide riots

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Briefings

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met with union leaders to address violence and looting during recent protests, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen gained popularity. The Yellow Vest movement is expected to continue on Saturday, prompting further unrest. The article provides analysis by Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi but does not specify the exact number of casualties or the precise timeline of the violence.

Key points

• French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met with union leaders to address violence and looting during recent protests.
• Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is gaining popularity as the Yellow Vest movement continues on Saturday.

Context

France is bracing for more protests as the Yellow Vest movement calls on demonstrators to take to the street on Saturday. The government admitted law enforcement lost control during the weekend, leading to violence and looting.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the meeting between Lecornu and union leaders, the government's admission of lost control, and the movement's expected Saturday actions. Specific casualty numbers, exact dates of violence, and precise casualty figures are not provided.

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