France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

France is witnessing political turmoil as the government bans activist groups, sparking accusations of Islamophobia and plagiarism. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, eyeing the 2027 presidential election, is targeting groups like Urgence Palestine and antifascist Young Guard. This comes amid rising racist and antisemitic incidents, with political figures like Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen maneuvering for advantage.

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