These are worrying times if you are a foreign citizen resident in France and / or a progressive.
With election first round in there is a real threat that National Rally may get in, even in our area of the Gard which is normally progressive, with strong local communities, refugee support organisations, pro Gaza actions and a big Gay Pride event last week. The fascist got 41% and the New Front 34% so a lot of work to do to catch up. Hopefully president Macron will follow Melanchon's lead as Head of Insoumise and agree to stand down where he is in 3rd place and support the anti fascist left.
We have been leafletting and putting up posters but now will need to do more.
It's not just their manifesto, it will unleash every thug waiting to attack immigrants, while putting at risk support for Ukraine, the climate and environment and recognition of a Palestian state.. the economy may tank, benefits will be reduced as will living standards, but these are just first steps in the take over of all aspects of governance if they win
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