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France’s LGBTQ+ community fears for their rights

Jenni Graham
June 30, 2024

Tens of thousands joined the annual Pride march in Paris. LGBTQ rights groups are worried about discrimination if a far-right government takes power in France. On Sunday, people go to the polls in the first round of voting in parliamentary elections.

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