# With his constant provocations, the far-right mayor of Carcassonne is over the line. Or is he?

- Published: 2026-11-01T10:01:59Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:13:03Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Le Monde — https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2026/11/01/with-his-constant-provocations-the-far-right-mayor-of-carcassonne-is-over-the-line-or-is-he_6768676_117.html
- Tags: Le Monde · Le Monde – France
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The elected official from the southwest grew in politics alongside Marine Le Pen. Ruling his city with a firm hand, he has charmed her far-right party's activists, whilst alienating others with his provocative statements and actions .

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