French Central Bloc Weighs Primary as Polls Show Far-Right, Far-Left Gains

Amid social unrest and violence on October 17, French polls show rising support for La France Insoumise and the Rassemblement National, prompting the central bloc to consider a primary election. Even if Edouard Philippe or Gabriel Attal withdraw, the bloc faces an uphill battle. The development signals a potential fragmentation of the centrist coalition ahead of the presidential race.

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