National Rally

The Israeli minister at the forefront of international right-wing populism

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 31 Jul

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, has been actively seeking alliances with right-wing populist parties across Europe and beyond, viewing them as key allies in the struggle against what he sees as a threat from the far left and radical Islam.

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Now, the Danger on the Left Must Be Stopped

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 16 Jul

The author argues that the danger posed by the left in French politics must now be confronted, following the containment of the National Rally party.

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French Jews reel over shock election results boosting extreme parties

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 12 Jul

The recent French parliamentary elections saw a left-wing coalition prevailing over Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, alarming the country's Jewish community.

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Seismic Shifts in Two European Elections // The U.K. and France see major changes

Yossi Krausz in Ami · 10 Jul

In recent European elections, significant political shifts have occurred in the UK and France.

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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 Revolution?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

In the recent French parliamentary elections, President Emmanuel Macron's center-left Ensemble grouping faced a setback in the first round but strategized successfully in the second round to prevent Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party from winning a majority.

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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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'Some French Jews will accept far-right antisemitism in parliament because they believe Le Pen will protect them'

Haaretz Weekly · 3 Jul

Israeli peace activists are rallying for an end to the Gaza conflict, while French Jews face a dilemma as the far-right National Rally party gains traction in elections, promising security but carrying a legacy of antisemitism.

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An unprecedented victory for a historically antisemitic right-wing party in France, and now the world holds its breath

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 1 Jul

In the recent legislative elections in France, Marine Le Pen's extreme-right-wing party, the National Rally, achieved an unprecedented victory with one in three French citizens voting for them in the first round.

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Far-right party with antisemitic roots projected to lead after first round of French vote

Ben Sales in JTA · 1 Jul

The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is projected to lead after the first round of voting in Frances legislative elections, potentially securing a majority in parliament.

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For French Jews, a choice between two widely divergent parties, each with a history of antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 14 Jun

The recent European elections in France have posed a crucial question for the Jewish community regarding the impact on their future - as two notably different political coalitions with histories of antisemitism vie for power.

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French conservative leader embraces Marine Le Pen’s far-right party with history of antisemitism

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Jun

Eric Ciotti, the president of France's mainstream conservative party, has proposed forming an alliance with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, despite its history of antisemitism.

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Behind a dramatic election in France, the rise of a new Jewish leader — and also antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 10 Jun

In the recent French election for the European Parliament, the far-right Rassemblement National led by Marine Le Pen won, but the surprising resurgence of the Socialist Party, nearly securing second place, marked a significant shift in French politics.

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The Jewish Question in French Politics

Jeremy Stern in Tablet · 2 Jun

The text discusses the Jewish question in French politics, focusing on the challenges faced by a French Jewish family in deciding whether to stay in France due to concerns about rising anti-Semitism, particularly from Muslim immigrants and the political rise of right-wing parties like Marine Le Pen's National Rally.

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