Eric Dupond-Moretti comments on de-radicalization

Eric Dupond-Moretti, a former Keeper of the Seals and Minister of Justice, stated on BFMTV on Friday, October 30, that he does not believe in de-radicalization and instead supports "concealment." He made the remarks in response to rising levels of hate, racism, and antisemitism in France, particularly as the country approaches its presidential election in six months.

Protest against racism in Trappes

Several thousand people gathered in Trappes on the evening of October 30 for a demonstration against racism and islamophobia. This occurred one week after a racist attack in the town that left one person dead and seven others injured, drawing attention to the growing concerns about hate crimes in the region.

Mayor blames National Rally for spreading hate

The mayor of Trappes attributed responsibility for the spread of hate to the National Rally (RN), a far-right political party. He claimed the party "ensured the transmission of hate" and criticized its influence in the community. The mayor's comments came amid heightened tensions following the recent attack.

National Rally unveils new campaign slogan

The National Rally recently unveiled a new campaign poster with the slogan "With Marine, let us defend the Republic." The message aims to appeal to voters by emphasizing national unity and security. The party's leadership, including its leader Marine Le Pen, has often focused on themes of patriotism and sovereignty in its messaging.

Dupond-Moretti criticizes National Rally's stance

Eric Dupond-Moretti called on the National Rally to respect the rule of law and criticized the party for "never doing a clean-up" among its members. He denounced the party's "concealment" of its original ideology, suggesting that it continues to promote extremist views under a more moderate public image.