# Is a 'beautiful' French election still possible?

- Published: 2026-10-31T15:30:12Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:18:20Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Le Monde — https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/31/is-a-beautiful-french-election-still-possible_6768247_5.html
- Tags: Le Monde · Le Monde – France
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Since the violence on the sidelines of the October 17 protests, a spiraling escalation has taken hold in France, raising questions about whether debates can take place in a calm and constructive way ahead of a crucial presidential election.

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