Violence Erupts at Nantes Rally for Brittany Reunification

Clashes between far-right and far-left groups marred a peaceful demonstration, resulting in injuries and political backlash.

The rally, organized by Bretagne Réunie, aimed to advocate for the integration of Loire-Atlantique into Brittany.
Tensions escalated when members of the far-right Parti National Breton displayed banners, prompting objections from other participants.
Florian Le Teuff, a Nantes city official, was physically assaulted while trying to mediate the situation.
A member of Bretagne Réunie was hospitalized with serious injuries after attempting to diffuse the conflict.
The incident has sparked political debate over the presence of extremist groups at public events.