Mélenchon's Le Bourget rally: a strong presence of the "New France" in the hall
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On Saturday 7 November, the candidate of La France insoumise, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, held a rally in Le Bourget, north of Paris. The daily Libération looked into the makeup of the audience present that day.
According to the newspaper, the gathering included a very large number of racialised people. Libération uses the expression "New France" to refer to this part of the French population, often descended from immigration, and in particular the younger generations.
The article asserts that this presence is a reality that should not be downplayed. It calls for a closer look at the place these voters occupy in political gatherings, while their weight in French society is often debated.
This subject therefore raises the question of the representation of minorities in French political life and of their participation in election campaigns.
Sources: Libération
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