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France Seeks Culprits in the October 17 Mass Riots: Far-Left, Students and Social Media

After Saturday's riots in France, which saw more than 3,000 stores looted, a political battle has erupted in the country over the interpretation of events. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the interior minister blamed far-left groups; Jean-Luc Mélenchon denies this. A parliamentary inquiry, social media shutdowns and a shortage of police are being discussed. The presidential election is six months away.

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Glucksmann becomes the Socialists' candidate for France's 2027 election, but young voters remain with Mélenchon

Raphaël Glucksmann won the first round of the French Socialist Party's primary with 66% of the vote and will run in the 2027 presidential election. After his victory he was showered with flour, which sharpened the question of relations with Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Polls give Glucksmann 10–11%, while Mélenchon stands at 18% and 41% among voters under 25.

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