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title: "French Popular Front Elected"
year: 1936
country: "France"
canonical: "https://recap.at/1936/french-popular-front"
slug: "french-popular-front"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1936-01-01"
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# French Popular Front Elected

> Europe's first left-wing coalition government won power in response to fascism, introducing sweeping labour reforms and paid leave.

## Summary

The French Popular Party was a French fascist and antisemitic political party led by Jacques Doriot before and during World War II. It is generally regarded as the most collaborationist party of France.

## Sources

- [French Popular Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Popular_Party) - Wikipedia

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