Toulon’s far right legacy: France’s national rally faces resurgence amid electoral tensions

Toulon’s far right legacy: France’s national rally faces resurgence amid electoral tensions

Toulon, a port city with a French naval base, saw the election of a controversial far-right mayor in 1995. His tenure was marked by mismanagement and controversy, leading to significant debt and public discontent. Despite promises of change, doubts remain as the National Rally seeks a return to power in upcoming elections.

Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Toulon in southern France.

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