As France approaches a crucial legislative election, concerns are mounting about the potential rise of the far-right to power.

A petition signed by over 3,000 education officials, including school principals and inspectors, has declared their intention to disobey orders that contradict Republican values if the National Rally party wins.

This move has sparked a heated debate about the limits of civil servants' duty to obey.

While some far-right politicians have threatened disciplinary action against dissenters, legal experts note that public servants are obligated to refuse orders that are clearly illegal or severely compromise public interest.

The controversy highlights the tension between political change and institutional stability in France's public sector.