Another Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political Center

NYT World Friday 30 October 2026, 09:04 UTC By Mark Landler 1 min read

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Édouard Philippe, the leading centrist candidate in France’s presidential race, has struggled in the polls since widespread protests broke out across the country last month.

Édouard Philippe, the leading centrist candidate in France’s presidential race, has struggled in the polls since widespread protests broke out across the country last month. [Image text:] CONSTRUIRE NOTRE SECURITE CLIMATIQUE

France (LOCATION) The Political Center Édouard Philippe (ORG)

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Another Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political Center

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