French students in anti-National Front rallies

Thousands of students have demonstrated in France against the far-right National Front (FN) party, following its success in the European elections.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: [European elections 2014 in France: Results] As predicted, far-right leads with 25% of French vote http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-elections-2014-in-france-results-as-predicted-far-right-leads-with-25-of-french-vote/

ESO: Background information: Le Pen gathers allies for new far-right EP group / European elections: Nationalists look to build alliances http://www.europeansources.info/record/le-pen-gathers-allies-for-new-far-right-ep-group-european-elections-nationalists-look-to-build-alliances/

France 24, 29.05.14: Young anti far-right protesters urge France to ‘wake up’ http://www.france24.com/en/20140529-young-anti-far-right-protesters-urge-france-wake/

BBC News, 29.05.14: Are the fascists coming back to France? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-eu-27625501

France 24, 28.05.14: What does France’s National Front stand for? http://www.france24.com/en/20140528-france-national-front-policy-eu/

Blog: Craig Willy, 28.05.14: What the Front National wants in 12 points http://www.craigwilly.info/2014/05/28/the-front-nationals-program-in-12-points/

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