France Protests: Le Pen Leads in Polls Amid Warnings of Severe Unrest

The wave of protests in France is giving a political boost to far-right leader Marine Le Pen ahead of presidential elections, as authorities warn of a high risk of disorder.

The ongoing unrest and protests across France have provided a political boost to far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is leading the polls ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April, The Jerusalem Post reported. According to the report, while the right gains ground, potential centrist successors to President Emmanuel Macron remain divided.

Meanwhile, ynet reported that security authorities are warning of a "very high risk of disorder," with the interior minister vowing a resolute response to any violence. Further details have not yet been released.