Eric Zemmour, France's Donald Trump, is running for President. He is anti-Muslim, anti-immigrants, He wants to ban Hijab and names that are not French. Zemmour is so far-right, that he makes Le Pen look moderate. Palki Sharma has a report.

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The first round of voting is just two weeks away in France. Another key player Eric Zemmour came into the picture of France elections. France is on the decline according to him, this is because of three main factors - minimum governmental interference, unchecked immigration, and the rise of Islam in the country.

French Election 2022: Who is France's Eric Zemmour?

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour has said that the United States is working to ''divide'' Europe.

Speaking as part of an interview with the France 5 television channel he said Paris should stop “being a tool of the United States.”&nbsp;

“The US is trying to divide Russia from France and Germany, and every time they get closer to each other, the Americans find a way to divide them,” he said.

He also proposed that if he were elected to the top job, “there would be no more sanctions against Russia.”&nbsp;

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Former TV talk show host Zemmour and Marine Le Pen are vying for the far-right vote, hoping to beat President Emmanuel Macron in the April election.

For several weeks last year, opinion polls indicated that Zemmour,&nbsp;who has been convicted several times for inciting racial hatred,&nbsp;had a chance of placing second in the presidential poll and facing Macron in a run-off. His campaign has since lost some steam and he now polls fourth.

Opinion polls put Macron in the lead, followed by Le Pen or conservative challenger Valerie Pecresse.

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Zemmour was recently found guilty of racist hate speech for a televised tirade against unaccompanied child migrants.

He drew widespread outrange in September 2020 when he told the CNews channel that child migrants were "thieves, killers, they're rapists. That's all they are. We should send them back".

Zemmour, a media pundit who is struggling to assemble the endorsements from elected officials required to compete in April's presidential vote, did not appear in court to hear the verdict, having skipped his trial in November.

In 2016, he had claimed that Philippe Petain, who headed the Vichy government during World War II, in collaboration with Nazi Germany, had actually "saved" French Jews.

(With inputs from agencies)

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour has said that the United States is working to ''divide'' Europe. Speaking as part of an interview with the France 5 television channel he said Paris should stop “being a tool of the United States.

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour has said that the United States is working to ''divide'' Europe. Speaking as part of an interview with the France 5 television channel he said Paris should stop “being a tool of the United States.” “The US is trying to divide Russia from France and Germany, and every time they get closer to each other, the Americans find a way to divide them,” he said. He also proposed that if he were elected to the top job, “there would be no more sanctions against Russia.” Also read | Marine Le Pen accuses French government of breaking law by hanging EU flag off Arc de Triomphe Former TV talk show host Zemmour and Marine Le Pen are vying for the far-right vote, hoping to beat President Emmanuel Macron in the April election. For several weeks last year, opinion polls indicated that Zemmour, who has been convicted several times for inciting racial hatred, had a chance of placing second in the presidential poll and facing Macron in a run-off. His campaign has since lost some steam and he now polls fourth. Opinion polls put Macron in the lead, followed by Le Pen or conservative challenger Valerie Pecresse. Also read | French presidential contender Eric Zemmour caught flipping off hater Zemmour was recently found guilty of racist hate speech for a televised tirade against unaccompanied child migrants. He drew widespread outrange in September 2020 when he told the CNews channel that child migrants were "thieves, killers, they're rapists. That's all they are. We should send them back". Zemmour, a media pundit who is struggling to assemble the endorsements from elected officials required to compete in April's presidential vote, did not appear in court to hear the verdict, having skipped his trial in November. In 2016, he had claimed that Philippe Petain, who headed the Vichy government during World War II, in collaboration with Nazi Germany, had actually "saved" French Jews. (With inputs from agencies)

France: Presidential candidate Eric Zemmour says US is working to 'divide' Europe

Eric Zemmour is the new face of the French far-right. He launched his campaign for the 2022 Presidential Elections with a violent rally - where his supporters clashed with anti-racism protesters. Palki Sharma tells you why Zemmour's candidacy led to violence.

Gravitas: Far-right presidential candidate launches campaign with a violent rally

Dozens of protesters gathered near the venue of France's far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour's rally on December 5. The leader's rally took place in Villepinte, near Paris. Police made arrests as protests were undeclared. The demonstrations took place near Villepinte Expo Hall.

It was Zemmour's first rally as an official candidate for presidential elections in 2022.

The rally was initially planned to take place at a venue in Paris, but was moved to Villepinte amid calls for protests, including by the anti-fascist Antifa group, at the original venue.

Zemmour, who was a prominent French far-right commentator, announced his candidacy on Tuesday (November 30) via a video played out live on Youtube and called on voters to take the country back "from minorities that oppress the majority."

A former journalist who has been convicted for inciting racial hatred, he becomes the top contender to challenge Marine Le Pen, leader of the more established far-right National Rally, for a place in a second round against President Emmanuel Macron.

His candidacy turns the election into a test of the endurance and limits of Europe's far right, which surged across the continent in the last decade but shows signs of reaching a ceiling as it pushes against boundaries of acceptable speech.

Zemmour, 63, is a hardline critic of Islam and immigration and has drawn support both from Le Pen's voter base and from the mainstream conservative right but has also alienated some voters that Le Pen had long sought to reassure.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Dozens of protesters gathered near the venue of France's far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour's rally on December 5. The leader's rally took place in Villepinte, near Paris.

Dozens of protesters gathered near the venue of France's far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour's rally on December 5. The leader's rally took place in Villepinte, near Paris. Police made arrests as protests were undeclared. The demonstrations took place near Villepinte Expo Hall. It was Zemmour's first rally as an official candidate for presidential elections in 2022. The rally was initially planned to take place at a venue in Paris, but was moved to Villepinte amid calls for protests, including by the anti-fascist Antifa group, at the original venue. Zemmour, who was a prominent French far-right commentator, announced his candidacy on Tuesday (November 30) via a video played out live on Youtube and called on voters to take the country back "from minorities that oppress the majority." A former journalist who has been convicted for inciting racial hatred, he becomes the top contender to challenge Marine Le Pen, leader of the more established far-right National Rally, for a place in a second round against President Emmanuel Macron. His candidacy turns the election into a test of the endurance and limits of Europe's far right, which surged across the continent in the last decade but shows signs of reaching a ceiling as it pushes against boundaries of acceptable speech. Zemmour, 63, is a hardline critic of Islam and immigration and has drawn support both from Le Pen's voter base and from the mainstream conservative right but has also alienated some voters that Le Pen had long sought to reassure. (With inputs from agencies)

France: Protesters march near far-right leader's rally, arrests made

France is gearing up for the 2022 presidential elections in the next four months, leaders from the French political party will leave no stone unturned to secure the top seat.

France Elections: 'It is no longer time to rescue, it's time to save,' says Eric Zemmour, journalist

Eric Zemmour, a French far-right media analyst who has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate, was photographed in Marseille flashing an outraged lady the middle finger.

Later, a minister warned young people not to use the same vulgar gesture.

As part of his promotional trip, Zemmour landed in Marseille on Friday. He is expected to officially launch his presidential campaign early next month.

As the media figure was leaving the railway station, he was greeted by a group of demonstrators who jeered and booed him.

Outside municipal hall on Saturday, a lady approached Zemmour's car and gave him the middle finger.

Zemmour, who had rolled down his window, had swiftly reciprocated.

An AFP photographer's camera recorded the obscene gesture.&nbsp;

The 63-year-old man known as "France's Trump" made a stunning entry into politics in September when he embarked on a statewide book tour that doubled as campaigning.

Though Zemmour has hinted at his goals before, the official statement will indicate that he believes he has the funds and support to unseat Macron and outshine veteran far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the election next April.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Eric Zemmour, a French far-right media analyst who has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate, was photographed in Marseille flashing an outraged lady the middle finger.

Eric Zemmour, a French far-right media analyst who has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate, was photographed in Marseille flashing an outraged lady the middle finger. Later, a minister warned young people not to use the same vulgar gesture. As part of his promotional trip, Zemmour landed in Marseille on Friday. He is expected to officially launch his presidential campaign early next month. As the media figure was leaving the railway station, he was greeted by a group of demonstrators who jeered and booed him. Outside municipal hall on Saturday, a lady approached Zemmour's car and gave him the middle finger. Zemmour, who had rolled down his window, had swiftly reciprocated. An AFP photographer's camera recorded the obscene gesture. The 63-year-old man known as "France's Trump" made a stunning entry into politics in September when he embarked on a statewide book tour that doubled as campaigning. Though Zemmour has hinted at his goals before, the official statement will indicate that he believes he has the funds and support to unseat Macron and outshine veteran far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the election next April. (With inputs from agencies)

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