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Another Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political Center

Support for Édouard Philippe, the leading candidate from the centrist bloc, has eroded, while his far-right and far-left rivals benefit.

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Édouard Philippe, the leading centrist candidate in France’s presidential race, has struggled in the polls since widespread protests broke out across the country last month.

In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s Problems

France’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.

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Protesters and the police in Marseille on Saturday. The city stands as a poignant example of mounting social and economic strains in France.

Why Are There Protests in France?

For a fourth consecutive Saturday, tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate. The authorities hope a large security presence will deter riots.

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Forensic officers at the tourism office in Lyon, France, on Oct. 18, the day after the country’s worst riots in years.
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