Front National
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On the history of French anti-immigrant sentiment exploited by the Front National
“ There is a lot of assumption that far-right anti-immigrant sentiment is driven by this increasing prevalence of Muslim immigrants. There has been politicization of immigration and in particular attacks on Muslims, like the ban on headscarves in public schools — an absurd and racist measure passed in 2004. At the same time, mass immigration… Continue reading
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On how an alternative political view must grow in France to defeat the Front National’s xenophobic rhetoric
“ In addition to the necessary indignation and condemnation of the party’s chauvinism and undemocratic nature, it is crucial to challenge the FN’s social discourse directed at rightfully angry and disillusioned working class communities in France. In this respect, we cannot rely on traditional mainstream parties to fight the FN. In fact, the centre-right, represented… Continue reading
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On Hamon’s criticism of centrist parties
” Hamon’s team argue that as long as political parties on the centre-right and left keep throwing out the same ideas, which have done nothing to reduce unemployment and poverty in France. voters will continue to turn to the Front National ” Kim Willsher, ‘French Socialists in hunt for the candidate with a populist touch… Continue reading
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