An interview with Utopia 56 on the new French government and the ongoing influence of the far right
During the French parliamentary elections in June and July 2024, we interviewed Utopia 56 about the consequences of the shift to the right for exiles in northern France, but also for solidarity and aid work (see here). At the time, the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) appeared to be on the verge of taking power, but the ad hoc left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire managed an unexpected victory in the second round of elections. In the meantime, President Emanuel Macron has installed a conservative government. In light of these developments, we once again asked for an assessment. Just like then, we spoke to Célestin Pichaud from Utopia 56 in Grande-Synthe.