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The rise of Florian Philippot, France’s answer to Nigel Farage

13 February 2021

12:05 AM

13 February 2021

12:05 AM

These are dispiriting times for France. The 6pm curfew and the closure of bistros and theatres have taken all the fun out of life. What is there to do in the evening but watch television? Last night viewers were subjected to a live political debate, what was regarded as the opening salvo to the 2022 presidential campaign.

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