France’s far-right leader Jordan Bardella said Friday he had cancelled his speech at a right-wing meeting in Washington after a “gesture alluding to Nazi ideology” by conservative firebrand Steve Bannon.

Le figaro

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      14 hours ago

      I have to imagine Nazism isnt popular in France even in fascist circles.

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        14 hours ago

        I dont know, they sure did fall all over themselves surrendering back in the day…

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      100% garanteed Bardella and the whole party do Nazi salutes between themselves. Just never in public - those who do get kicked out. The US far right simply tested the boundary long enough to realize that no one will do shit about any of it - but Europe still pushes back when we see it.