Far-right candidate in France quits race over Nazi cap

SOURCE www.barrons.com
Far-right candidate in France quits race for parliament over wearing a Nazi cap in a social media post. Other parties aim to prevent far-right from gaining power in France.

Key Points

  • Far-right candidate Ludivine Daoudi quits race for France's parliament over a social media post showing her in a Nazi cap
  • RN party aims for an absolute majority in parliament
  • Efforts by other parties to prevent far-right from gaining power in France

Pros

  • Transparency in political candidate backgrounds
  • Other parties taking steps to prevent far-right from gaining power

Cons

  • Controversy surrounding candidate's past actions
  • Association with Nazi imagery