Electoral contest in France's Parliament: harassment and falsehoods prevalent during political campaigning
France is gearing up for its first round of legislative elections on June 30, and the campaign trail is filled with important issues and intriguing developments.
Antisemitism and immigration are two themes that have taken centre stage in the main disinformation narratives circulating on social media, as the country prepares for its legislative elections. Fact-checking organizations and journalists dedicated to verifying misinformation are actively engaged during the campaign to combat the spread of false information.
The French left, represented by the Popular Front, has reached an agreement to run in coalition for the elections. Their main promises include raising wages and reducing VAT, contrasting with the continuity promised by some opposition candidates.
The National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, is currently polling as the main force in the elections. However, Macron, who cannot run in the next presidential elections, has warned of the risk of "civil war" in France if the extremes govern.
The opposition in the legislative elections has also made promises to address economic concerns. They have pledged to raise wages and reduce VAT, in contrast to the continuity promised by some candidates.
Manuel Bompard, a well-known figure, has been in the spotlight for his use of the inverted red triangle, an antifascist emblem that remembers the triangle destined for political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps. Bompard has clarified that he does not wear the symbol as a sign of support for any political group, but as a symbol of antifascist resistance.
The Nouveau Front Populaire has also clarified that they do not promise the end of nuclear energy, contrary to claims made by Gabriel Attal. Some media outlets have departments that specifically study the far right in all its complexities, while an army of bots has been created to target the Nouveau Frente Popular and the Renaissance party in the legislative elections.
Two images circulating on social media, presented as electoral posters for the political coalitions Juntos por la República and Nuevo Frente Popular, respectively, have been identified as fake. It is important to note that these images are not official electoral posters.
The sanitary cordon in France is reportedly breaking down after the rise of Le Pen and an increasingly weak traditional right. Teachers have the right to protest during the election period, but must measure their expression and not take advantage of their status in personal expression.
Young people who turn 18 before June 29 will be able to vote in both rounds of the legislative elections. In the media landscape, conservative magnate Vincent Bolloré has been changing the content line of the media he controls and has incorporated ultraconservative talk show hosts. Bolloré has also allowed the far right, the National Front (the predecessor of National Rally), to have a media platform.
It is crucial for all citizens to stay informed and verify information before sharing it on social media. The upcoming legislative elections in France promise to be a significant event, and it is important for all voters to make informed decisions based on accurate information.
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