Olivier Faure “tries to resolve the scandalous eviction of certain candidates” LFI
“Since last night I have been trying to resolve the scandalous eviction of certain candidates” from La France insoumise, says PS boss Olivier Faure on X.
“The #PopularFront does not deserve to be tarnished by irresponsible decisions,” he believes after the exclusion of several party figures, such as Alexis Corbière, from the LFI investitures.
LFI deputy Hendrik Davi believes he is “sanctioned” after criticizing Jean-Luc Mélenchon
Outgoing MP Hendrik Davi, not nominated by LFI, believes he is “sanctioned” after criticizing Jean-Luc Mélenchon on subjects “concerning Adrien Quatennens, democracy, the union of the left or Hamas”.
Slingers dismissed, Quatennens invested: Boris Vallaud denounces an “incomprehensible” decision
The president of the socialist deputies Boris Vallaud denounces an “incomprehensible” decision after the sidelining of rebellious deputies by LFI and the inauguration of Adrien Quatennens.
“We have managed to restore hope against the far right, let’s not put on a show of maneuvers,” he wrote on X.
The lawyer and feminist Amy Bah presents herself against Adrien Quatennens in the name of the “values” of the New Popular Front
The lawyer and feminist Amy Bah announces that she is a candidate against Adrien Quatennens – invested by LFI – in the 1st constituency of the North.
Opposed to the candidacy of the MP convicted of domestic violence, she claims to support “the program of the #NewPopularFront” and uphold “all the values of the left”.
Rallies against the far right: the route of the demonstration planned in Paris
Two processions will set off in Paris on Saturday June 15 from 2 p.m., from Place de la République.
The first will pass through Bastille, Boulevard Beaumarché, Rue de Lyon, Daumesnil and finally Diderot before arriving at Nation. The second will make a straight line from République to Nation, via Boulevard Voltaire.
More information on Parisian processions.
François Ruffin calls for “support” of the “purged” of La France insoumise
“The leadership of rebellious France, far from living up to this moment, is stooping to the worst schemes,” denounces François Ruffin on X after the sidelining of the LFI investitures of several party figures, like Alexis Corbière.
“The ‘purged’ must be supported,” he insists.
Sandrine Rousseau points out the “immense responsibility” of Jean-Luc Mélenchon
Sandrine Rousseau calls out Jean-Luc Mélenchon on his account to fight against violence and then history will remember your name”, she asks him.
“We are going to present ourselves, we are going to be elected”: Corbière maintains his candidacy
“We are going to present ourselves, we are going to be elected,” assures Alexis Corbière on BFMTV, who maintains his candidacy in Seine-Saint-Denis despite being sidelined from the LFI nominations.
Alexis Corbière denounces “a desire of Jean-Luc Mélenchon” after his exclusion from LFI investitures
“It’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s desire,” denounces Alexis Corbière on BFMTV after his exclusion from the nominations for the legislative elections by LFI.
The outgoing MP speaks of a “dirty deed” carried out by “sectarians”. “I found out at 11 p.m., no one had warned me,” he confided.
Alexis Corbière accuses Jean-Luc Mélenchon of “settling his scores”
The outgoing LFI deputy Alexis Corbière, not reinvested by his party, accuses Jean-Luc Mélenchon of “settling his scores”, this morning on France info.
Marine Tondelier points to “a purge” at LFI and summons the EELV authorities
Marine Tondelier, boss of the Greens, denounces on France 2 a “purge” after the exclusion of Raquel Garrido, Alexis Corbière and Danielle Simonnet from the LFI investitures.
“I summoned environmentalist bodies to discuss it this morning to see what follow-up to be given to that. But I don’t see why we wouldn’t support candidates who are incumbents,” declared the environmentalist leader, saying she was “extremely shocked.”
Gérald Darmanin asks the prefects to guarantee “republican order” with “tact but firmness”
In a tense electoral context, Gérald Darmanin asks in a telegram sent to the prefects to be “particularly attentive to the protection of people and property, tactfully but firmly”.
“The period leading up to the vote is characterized by calls for demonstrations (…) likely to lead to serious disturbances to public order,” said the Minister of the Interior.
Gérald Darmanin continues: “The first reactions observed, particularly from the ultra-left, lead the intelligence services to consider the pre-electoral period and that following the election as extremely sensitive.”
More information here.
Nearly 350,000 demonstrators expected throughout France
Marches against the far right are expected to attract more than 300,000 demonstrators across France this Saturday, according to territorial intelligence.
Corbière, Garrido and Simonnet sidelined: Insoumise France is tearing itself apart
La France insoumise has nominated Adrien Quatennens as candidate, convicted of domestic violence, but not Alexis Corbière, Raquel Garrido and Danielle Simonnet, historical figures of the party who have criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
The sidelining causes great tensions at LFI, with MP Clémentine Autain denouncing “a purge”.
Adrien Quatennens invested by La France insoumise in the North
The deputy for the first constituency of the North, Adrien Quatennens is officially nominated as LFI candidate to succeed him.
The rebellious MP was sentenced on December 13, 2022 to four months in prison for domestic violence.
Applications for the first round must be submitted by the end of the weekend
By the end of this weekend, all the candidates on the starting line for the first round of the legislative elections will be known.
According to the decree signed Monday by Emmanuel Macron, applications can be submitted to the prefecture until 6 p.m. tomorrow.
Excluded from the presidency of LR by his party, Eric Ciotti won a first legal battle
Excluded from the presidency of the Republicans by the party’s political office, Eric Ciotti saw the Paris judicial court suspend this decision last night.
Éric Ciotti immediately welcomed “an obvious fact”, letting it be known that he “had no doubts, so crude was what was done”.
“We can’t do anything, we can’t do DIY,” he said. “Now, it’s time for the campaign and this alliance of the right that I wanted so that tomorrow we beat the extreme left.”
A day marked by demonstrations against the far right
Hello everyone and welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to monitoring the political news of this Saturday, June 15.
This day will be notably marked by the approximately 150 rallies organized at the call of the inter-union against the far right.
According to a territorial intelligence note consulted by BFMTV, between 300,000 and 350,000 people could participate in these demonstrations. There could be between 50,000 and 100,000 in Paris alone.