Thousands march in Orléans against National Rally congress
Thousands of anti-fascist protesters marched in the French city of Orléans on Saturday against a congress of the far-right National Rally party. The event is a major campaign moment for Marine Le Pen ahead of the presidential election in six months.
Thousands of anti-fascist demonstrators took to the streets of the French city of Orléans on Saturday, 24 October, to protest against a congress of the far-right National Rally party. The party is led by Marine Le Pen, and the two-day gathering is a major campaign event for her ahead of France's presidential election, which is due in six months.
Marchers chanted slogans and carried banners opposing the far right. Their criticism was aimed not only at Le Pen but also at French President Emmanuel Macron.
Wider backdrop
The march in Orléans came as new demonstrations over the cost of living are being held across the country. A week earlier, rallies had descended into street violence. The source does not give further details of what happened or where.
France 24 correspondent Antonia Kerrigan reported from Orléans.
