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Tag: Jean Luc Mélenchon

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Europe at the Ballot Box: Insights and Impact on Jewish Communities and Beyond

People of the Pod · 12 Jul

European elections have caused significant shifts, with France's political landscape now divided among three main blocks—far-right, center, and left.

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Mélenchon will exploit and leverage France’s large Muslim vote

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Jul

French Jewish actor Pierre Arditti has expressed disillusionment with the far-left party La France Insoumise led by Jean-Luc Mlenchon, whom he compares to a far-right figure for his divisive tactics.

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French voters reject far right — but elevate left-wing alliance with history of antisemitism allegations

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 8 Jul

French voters in the parliamentary elections rejected the far-right party National Rally, known for its antisemitic roots, but elevated the left-wing New Popular Front alliance, which has faced its own antisemitism allegations.

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For Jews fearing the worst in France, a brief sigh of relief before facing the next fears

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 8 Jul

In a recent article by Robert Zaretsky, the surprising results of Frances legislative elections were discussed, with a left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front, unexpectedly coming in first place.

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The French Left’s Fascist Creep

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 25 Oct 2018

This article critiques Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France's extreme-left party, La France Insoumise, highlighting his drift towards extremist political behavior and attitudes, akin to fascist tendencies.