# French PM warns ultra-left seeks deep unrest ahead of election

> French Prime Minister says ultra-left movement plans to cause nationwide chaos before presidential vote.
- Title: French PM warns ultra-left seeks deep unrest ahead of election
- Summary: French Prime Minister says ultra-left movement plans to cause nationwide chaos before presidential vote. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu accused…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261019-french-pm-says-ultra-left-seeking-deep-unrest-ahead-of-election
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## French PM's warning
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu accused the ultra-left movement of seeking to orchestrate deep unrest across the country.

> ultra-left movement
## Election context
The warning comes as French presidential election approaches next year with recent violent protests.
## Protest numbers
Over 400,000 protesters across France and 110,000 in Paris.

> 110,000 protesters in Paris
## Arrests
1,314 arrests reported during nationwide protests.

> 1.314 arrested during protests across the country
## Le Pen campaign
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched presidential campaign in Orleans with up to 38% poll support.

> Le Pen leads polls with up to 38% six months before election
## Protest response
Le Pen claims visible policing keeps protests smooth while clashes erupted at protest ends.

> Far-right leader Le Pen says visible policing keeps protests smooth
## Key takeaway

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu accused ultra-left of orchestrating deep unrest ahead of 2027 presidential election.