The French countryside is experiencing a growing discontent, leading to support for the far-right National Rally party. In the upcoming parliamentary elections, the National Rally has seen a significant increase in support, with a diverse group of people, including workers, pensioners, and both young and old, seeking change.
This rise of the far-right can be attributed to the political and social crisis generated by neoliberalism, which has deepened inequalities and left large sectors of the population unprotected and hopeless. France is now a catastrophically fractured country, with deep political and social divisions, as evidenced by the rise of the National Rally party.
As France votes in the second round of parliamentary elections, the far-right party is expected to win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority. The fear of a possible far-right government has awakened the 'banlieue' and led to increased electoral participation.
The outcome of the parliamentary elections in France remains suspenseful, with the potential for prolonged political uncertainty and deadlock. French artists, DJs, and musicians have united to fight the threat of a far-right government, organizing events and releasing a fundraising album to resist intolerance and celebrate freedom of expression.
