France bans extreme-right and radical Muslim groups ahead of legislative elections due to violence risk.
France's government has banned extreme-right and radical Muslim groups ahead of the legislative elections, citing the risk of violence. The move comes as President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance trails behind Marine Le Pen's National Rally party in polls. Immigration, France's retirement age, and taxes have emerged as key points of contention in the elections, scheduled for June 30 and July 7.
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