French far right looks to capitalize on unrest

The French far right is capitalizing on recent unrest sparked by violent protests over the cost of living, according to Semafor. In response to the riots, French authorities implemented overnight curfews in multiple cities. Marine Le Pen and her far-right party have seized on the situation, accusing the centrist government of being "soft on crime" and promising to "restore order."

The unrest has played into the hands of the far right, as experts note that France's political landscape is becoming increasingly polarized, with parties embracing radical stances. This trend has also been observed in Spain, where the migrant crisis has boosted the popularity of the anti-immigration Vox party.

Brief written by urgent.news from Semafor's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.