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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Sarah Knafo Eyes Paris Mayor Race As Far-Right Breakthrough
Caption: Sarah Knafo Eyes Paris Mayor Race As Far-Right Breakthrough. Sarah Knafo positioned her Paris mayoral bid as a springboard to raise her national profile on France’s anti-immigration libertarian right. Polling at 12 percent, the 32-year-old MEP stood on track to become the first far-right candidate to reach the second round in Paris. Insiders speculated that a strong showing could pave the way for her to run for president under the Reconquest party founded by her partner Eric Zemmour. Knafo rejected the “far-right” label, calling it “stupid and obsolete,” and described herself as a Gaullist conservative. Her platform targeted current mayor Anne Hidalgo, pledging to cut city government, reverse green policies and reopen the Seine’s riverbanks to cars. She called for a sharp increase in the municipal police force and demanded officers be armed, citing high crime rates. Immigration remained the clearest dividing line, with Knafo arguing that mass migration exacerbated many of France’s problems. While her party’s hardline stance could limit her appeal in diverse Paris, she sought support in wealthy conservative districts wary of the National Rally and its candidate Thierry Mariani. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Sarah Knafo,Paris mayor race,Reconquest party,Eric Zemmour,Anne Hidalgo,National Rally,Thierry Mariani,immigration policy,French elections
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