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Video. Is it illegal for the French to remove the EU flag from town halls?

Updated: 01/04/2026 - 11:20 GMT+2

A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say?

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