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With his constant provocations, the far-right mayor of France's Carcassonne is over the line. Or is he?
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· November 1, 2026
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The elected official from the southwest grew in politics alongside Marine Le Pen. Ruling his city with a firm hand, he has charmed her far-right party's activists, whilst alienating others with his provocative statements and actions.
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Key points Ruling his city with a firm hand, he has charmed her far-right party's activists, whilst alienating others with his provocative statements and actions. The elected official from the southwest grew in politics alongside Marine Le Pen. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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