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Xavier Bertrand reaffirms commitment to republican front against RN
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In an interview aired on December 7, 2025, Xavier Bertrand, LR president of the Hauts-de-France region, distanced himself from Nicolas Sarkozy's recent statements on potential alignment with the Rassemblement national (RN). He reiterated his fight against extremes—neither LFI nor RN—and rejected the idea of a 'union of the rights' that he sees as an alliance with the far right.
Humorist Merwane Benlazar faces accusations of promoting political censorship following a segment on France Inter. Deputy Jérémie Patrier-Leitus criticized him for advocating a 'cordon sanitaire' against the far right, inspired by Belgian media. This controversy adds to his past disputes over statements deemed Islamist.
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A relaunch of diplomatic negotiations with Vanuatu over two uninhabited islets near New Caledonia has sparked outrage from the far right and Caledonian officials. Paris has no intention of ceding these rocks, which grant France a vast exclusive economic zone. The controversy stems from a misinterpretation of a recent article.
At 76, Philippe de Villiers is experiencing a resurgence in popularity on the far right, boosted by promotion from Vincent Bolloré's group. His bestselling books, TV show, and anti-immigration petition are amplifying his reach. This momentum could influence the 2027 presidential campaign.