French far-right party poised for poll gains

Voters are taking part in the second round of local polls, likely to see the National Front make significant gains.

    France is voting in the second round of local elections which are likely to be a bruising affair for President Francois Hollande.

    The elections are set to be a landmark for the far-right National Front party, which is poised to take a significant foothold in French local government.

    Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports.

    SOURCE: Al Jazeera

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