French protesters stand up to far right ahead of country's snap elections

Communist Party national secretary Fabien Roussel gestures as he speaks during a media conference surrounded by leaders of France's left-wing coalition for the upcoming election in Paris, June 14, 2024.

Antiracism groups will join French unions and a brand-new left-wing coalition in protests in Paris and across France on Saturday against the surging nationalist far right as frenzied campaigning is underway ahead of snap parliamentary elections.