# Marine Le Pen gains popularity amid nationwide riots in France

https://mins.news/en/video/109729

- France 24 English, 2026-10-21 15:29 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LxGvB3WtK4

> French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met union leaders as his government acknowledged that law enforcement had lost control during protests last weekend, which saw violence and looting. France is bracing for further demonstrations after the Yellow Vest movement called people into the streets on Saturday. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is gaining popularity as events unfold.

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