Canohès

Canohès is a town located in southern France, near Perpignan. It has recently become newsworthy due to a symbolic act by its newly elected mayor, affiliated with the Rassemblement National (RN). Following the municipal elections, the mayor of Canohès, along with several other RN mayors in towns like Carcassonne and Cagnes-sur-Mer, removed the European Union flag from the front of the town hall. This action, intended as a gesture of hostility towards European institutions, has sparked controversy and criticism. While celebrated by some as a display of national pride, it has also drawn condemnation from local opposition parties and raised questions even within the RN itself. The removal of the EU flag highlights the ongoing debate about France's relationship with the European Union and the symbolic importance of national identity in local politics.