In the lead-up to France's crucial parliamentary elections, several candidates have fallen victim to attacks while on the campaign trail. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety and integrity of the electoral process.
The French interior minister has announced the deployment of 30,000 police officers on voting day, with a significant presence planned in the Paris region to ensure security. Tensions are running high as left-wing and moderate factions aim to thwart the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from securing a historic legislative majority.
