Southern France: Extremist Right-Wing Stronghold

The Maternidad Suiza, a former maternity hospital in Elna, France, served as a refuge for Spanish Republican exiles and Jewish refugees during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. A recent election saw a far-right party win the mayoral seat, highlighting the region's ongoing issues with extremist ideologies. The building requires renovation and remains a visible symbol of France's history of resistance.

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