Violence Erupts in French Election Campaign: Government Spokeswoman Attacked

In the midst of the French parliamentary elections, violence has marred the campaign, with government spokeswoman Priscilla Thevenot falling victim to an attack while putting up posters. Two individuals from her team were injured, one suffering a fractured jaw.

The assault comes amidst a backdrop of escalating violence, raising concerns about the upcoming election round. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the attack, emphasizing the need to uphold democracy free from violence and intimidation.

The incident has prompted the deployment of 30,000 police officers across France to prevent further outbreaks of violence as the election runoff approaches.