Castres: RN mayor cancels theater play deemed problematic

The National Rally mayor of Castres ordered the cancellation of the play 'Passeport' scheduled for June, a decision denounced by playwright Alexis Michalik.

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Michalik called this censorship a 'blatant violation' of artistic and free speech rights.

The incident reignites debate over the RN's approach to cultural and symbolic issues.

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