Protest in Périgueux Against French Canon Banquet: "Impossible for the City to Become a Far-Right Refuge."

More than 400 people demonstrated Tuesday in front of the town hall of Périgueux, France, demanding the cancellation of an event planned for October by the French Canon group. Protesters voiced strong opposition, stating it is "impossible for the city to become a refuge for the far-right." The demonstration targeted the organization of a banquet by the group, with particular attention drawn to one of its shareholders, Pierre-Édouard Stérin. The presence and influence of such figures appear to be a key reason behind the public outcry and the call for the event's annulment. The protesters' message was clear: they do not want their city to host an event associated with what they perceive as far-right elements. The demonstration highlights a local tension between the desire to host events and concerns about the political and social affiliations of the organizers.