Nationwide Protests in France Call Out Racism and Far-Right Ideologies

Over 50,000 demonstrators gathered in more than 100 cities, though controversy over an AI-generated poster by La France Insoumise complicated the movement's message.

Thousands took to the streets in France on March 22, 2025, for anti-racism demonstrations tied to the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Major turnouts were reported in Paris, Marseille, Rennes, and Brest, with Paris alone drawing an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 participants.
The protests, organized by unions, collectives, and left-wing parties, aimed to denounce racism, fascism, and the rise of far-right ideologies across France and Europe.
La France Insoumise faced backlash for an AI-generated poster criticized for antisemitic imagery, diverting attention from the protests' broader message.
Participants carried diverse slogans addressing issues like state Islamophobia, open borders, and social solidarity, reflecting varied concerns about racism and xenophobia.

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