Election of Extremist Antifa Leader to French National Assembly
Extremist Antifa leader with an S-file on France’s national security watchlist elected to French National Assembly as part of leftist bloc. Accused of antisemitic attack and violence, including defending terrorism.
Key Points
- Elected as a member of New Popular Front leftist bloc
- Backed by far-left party La France Insoumise
- Accused of antisemitic attack on Paris subway
- Questioned for defending terrorism
Cons
- Involvement in antisemitic attack
- Violent accusations including beating a right-wing activist
- Defending terrorism