Mélenchon, Israel and the French left

Has Mélenchon become a problem for the entire French left ?

France Unbowed party (LFI , La France Insoumise) faces accusations of complacency over antisemitism in recent years, with the latest rift threatening its fragile coalition on the left.

The French far left is coming under increasing pressure over its refusal to condemn Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel.

The indignation, which comes from across the political spectrum, has zeroed in on the leader of the France Unbowed party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who called for France to push for a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian territories. “All the violence unleashed against Israel and in the Gaza Strip only produces [more violence],” he wrote on social media in the midst of the attacks. 

But neither Mélenchon nor his party condemned the attacks on Israeli territory in a statement that has been criticized widely and in which it refers to Hamas as “the Palestinian forces.” Hamas has been designated as a terror outfit by the European Union.

Mélenchon’s ‘both are guilty’ stance has attracted fierce criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron’s allies, and is causing turmoil within the leftwing coalition.

This attitude threatens to blow up the fragile Nupes coalition linking France Unbowed, the Socialists, the Communists and the Greens, which is leading in polls ahead of European elections next year. Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure said Monday that France Unbowed’s reluctance to condemn the loss of Israeli life would “leave its mark,” adding that “explanations” will “be needed.”

The France Unbowed party has recently been dogged by accusations it is courting Muslim voters in poor “banlieue” neighborhoods who may buy into anti-Israel rhetoric that can also carry anti-semitic tropes

France ramped up security at Jewish sites following the Hamas attacks, while Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is set to convene a meeting with leaders of Jewish institutions Monday afternoon.

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Parisian deputy Sophia Chikirou accused of homophobic remarks

Sophia Chikirou, a deputy from Paris, has been accused of making homophobic remarks, sparking a wave of criticism from various entities and individuals within the LGBT community. The controversial comments were revealed in an upcoming episode of the program ‘Complément d’enquête’.

Chikirou’s Alleged Homophobia

The alleged homophobic remarks were directed towards journalists from ‘Le Média’, a news site associated with Chikirou’s political party. The comments have been condemned by SOS Homophobie, an association against homophobia. The organization has criticized the hostile and toxic environment these comments create, significantly affecting the wellbeing of the LGBT community.

Previous Controversies

Chikirou is no stranger to controversy. The deputy has previously found herself at the center of a scandal for comparing a current communist leader to a former Nazi collaborator. This incident has added to her notoriety and further fueled the backlash surrounding her latest alleged comments.

LGBT Community’s Response

The alleged homophobic comments have sparked a backlash from various entities and individuals within the LGBT community. The revelation has led to widespread criticism and calls for Chikirou to respond to these accusations. Many within the community argue that such remarks contribute to a hostile and toxic environment, damaging the mental health and wellbeing of LGBT individuals.

Chikirou’s Silence

Despite the severe backlash and demands for an explanation, Chikirou has yet to respond to these accusations. Her silence has only fueled the controversy, with many interpreting it as an admission of guilt. As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Chikirou will address these accusations and whether she will take any steps to mend her damaged reputation within the LGBT community and beyond.

https://bnn.network/politics/parisian-deputy-sophia-chikirou-accused-of-homophobic-remarks-lgbt-community-responds/

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French elections: Left unites to threaten Macron in parliamentary vote

Mélenchon’s alliance, known as NUPES (the New Ecological and Social Popular Union), includes France’s main green party, along with the Socialists, the Communists, and France Insoumise.

This new coalition, which unites La France Insoumise, Europe Ecologie-Les Verts, the Parti Communiste and the Parti Socialiste, has asserted itself as the main opponent to the president. The results of the first round of the legislative elections for French citizens abroad, published on Sunday, June 5, illustrate this face-off. While for the most part Macronist candidates came out on top (with the exception of Manuel Valls) the left-wing alliance made a breakthrough, qualifying for the second round in 10 constituencies out of 11. That is to say, twice as many in 2017. Enough to make the Macronist ranks wary, even worried.

Emmanuel Macron’s troops remain confident but are not certain of winning an absolute majority. With the gradual decline recorded by the polls, the president’s lieutenants have seriously downgraded their ambitions, now fearing a narrow majority, and even a defeat – unthinkable several weeks ago, but now considered “not impossible” at the Elysée Palace.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61744248.amp

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Historic coalition marks changing of the guard for French left ahead of legislative elections

Can La Nouvelle Union populaire écologique et sociale (NUPES, the New Popular Environmental and Social Union) swing the French Assemblée nationale to the left in the legislative election rounds on June 12 and 19? The coalition, which includes France’s major left-wing parties (La France Insoumise (LFI) Parti Socialiste (PS), Europe Ecologie les Verts (EELV) and Parti Communiste Français (PCF)), promises a co-existence with French President Emmanuel Macron by installing Jean-Luc Mélenchon as prime minister. Mr. Mélenchon came third in the first round of the French presidential election on April 10.

To what extent can the results of the first round of the presidential election be projected onto the legislative election? While the tallies for each legislative district are available, deducing 577 separate election results based on the election of the president is more than hazardous.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2022/05/13/french-presidential-race-results-don-t-necessarily-forecast-upcoming-legislative-elections_5983349_8.html

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