The protests were called by the center-left coalition New Popular Front (NFP) in more than 150 cities across France.
Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as France’s prime minister, after securing Marine Le Pen’s agreement. The creation of a government reliant on her blessing is another step in the far right’s march toward power.
Open letter to the French people from New Popular Front prime ministerial candidate Lucie Castets and leaders of its component parties.
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The New Popular Front won the most seats in France's snap legislative elections but fell far short of an absolute majority. The NFP — a broad left-wing coalition — was indeed critical in denying Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally a victory.
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