"French Riots Fuel Far Right's Anti-Immigration Agenda"

Widespread riots in France following the police killing of a teenager have given a new platform to the far right, as more voices embrace a hard line against immigration and blame immigrants for the country's social problems. The far right's anti-immigration rhetoric is seeping into mainstream politics, with some politicians linking immigration to the riots. The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, has gained popularity by blaming immigration from North Africa for France's social issues. However, critics argue that successive French governments have failed to integrate new arrivals, leading to higher poverty, unemployment, and discrimination among communities with immigrant backgrounds. The far right's influence is growing, with Le Pen winning over 41% of the vote in the presidential runoff last year.