France Faces Record Presidential Hopefuls Ahead of Election

About 30 presidential hopefuls, predominantly men, are vying to challenge the far-right National Rally in France's upcoming election. At a recent gathering in Paris, hundreds of leftwing supporters rallied for unity, marking the 90th anniversary of the Popular Front, which was established to counteract far-right influence. Concerns about the far-right's rise remain pressing for these voters.

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