French authorities have reported over 50 physical assaults on candidates and campaigners during the ongoing campaign for the country's high-stakes parliamentary elections. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin revealed that the attacks have varied in severity, with some victims requiring hospitalization.
Concerns about political violence have escalated as tensions rise in the lead-up to the elections. Approximately 30 individuals have been detained for questioning in connection with the assaults, as the government strives to maintain order and security.
