Controversies sparked by recent missteps from the leader of La France Insoumise (LFI, left-wing, radical left) are disrupting the campaigns of 'insoumis' candidates in the municipal elections.

Raphaël Glucksmann denounced Jean-Luc Mélenchon's attacks, comparing him to Jean-Marie Le Pen, after Mélenchon made an ironic comment about Glucksmann's Jewish-sounding name.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon joked about the pronunciation of MEP Raphaël Glucksmann's name at a meeting in Perpignan, while defending himself against accusations of antisemitism.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon, facing criticism after the death of Quentin Deranque, urged voters in Perpignan to choose between his party and 'fascists' for the 2026 municipal elections, claiming his activists were victims of a 'trap'.

The fallout from the violent death of Quentin Deranque exposes Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s flaws – and leaves the wider left facing an impossible dilemma In 2023 Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the firebrand leader of the radical left party La France Insoumise (LFI), made a fundamental miscalculation. He publicly promoted a small group of young antifascist activists. La Jeune Garde, founded in Lyon in 2018, were politically inexperienced and had organised a series of sometimes violent confrontations with far-ri...

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his party, La France Insoumise (LFI), have adopted the theory that the Epstein case is a media distraction, suggesting a 'Mossad track' is being concealed.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon is facing widespread criticism for his increasingly extremist rhetoric, particularly a recent diatribe that has been accused of employing antisemitic tropes, as he positions himself for the 2027 elections.

French far-left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon has sparked new accusations of antisemitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name 'Epstein' during a political rally in southeastern France.

Accused of antisemitism after his comments on Jeffrey Epstein during a conference in Lyon on Thursday evening, political leaders are rising up against the statements of the leader of La France Insoumise.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon has defended himself against accusations of antisemitism following his remarks on Jeffrey Epstein, stating that the online reaction was 'appalling' and expressing no regret for his comments.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon attacked traditional media outlets for over an hour during a municipal meeting in Lyon, accusing them of being 'indignant old press'.

Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon's 'totalitarian and conspiratorial' approach to the press, following a controversial press conference that excluded certain media outlets.

Maud Bregeon, a French MP, described La France Insoumise's (LFI) approach to the press as 'totalitarian and conspiratorial,' criticizing Jean-Luc Mélenchon for selectively excluding traditional media from press conferences.

GRAND RÉCIT - Il y a cinquante ans, l’antifascisme radical se méfiait profondément des institutions représentatives, jugées complices d’une dérive autoritaire. Aujourd’hui, il s’exprime au Palais-Bour

Quentin Deranque, 23 ans, est mort le 14 février, deux jours après avoir été frappé au sol à coups de pieds et de poings par des militants d’ultragauche à Lyon. Les Insoumis ont été accusés par leurs

Lawyer Richard Malka, in a grand interview, criticizes Jean-Luc Mélenchon's LFI movement as 'violent, antisemitic, racialist, and antidemocratic,' and comments on the death of a young activist.

During a meeting in Perpignan, French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon made a joke about the pronunciation of MEP Raphaël Glucksmann's name, while also defending himself against accusations of antisemitism.

Jordan Bardella (RN) and Jean-Luc Mélenchon (LFI) engaged in a remote duel during their campaigns in Perpignan, setting the stage for a potential confrontation in the 2027 elections.

«La mort d’Ali Khamenei, bourreau du peuple iranien, ne justifie pas les moyens qui l’ont provoquée», a écrit le leader de La France insoumise.

Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has condemned Jean-Luc Mélenchon's statements regarding the Epstein affair, calling them an 'act of political irresponsibility'.

CONTRE-POINT - L’effet de manches de l’insoumis sur la prononciation d’Epstein dans son meeting de jeudi soir à Lyon montre bien qu’il sait et même souhaite déclencher l’indignation.

The far-left leader of LFI later called his remark 'ironic' and accused rivals of 'inciting violence' against his party.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French radical left, defended his allies accused of involvement in the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, claiming far-right groups set a 'trap' before the street fighting.

Accusé d’antisémitisme, Jean‑Luc Mélenchon suggère que la prononciation la plus répandue du nom du pédocriminel viserait à lui donner une consonance russe et non juive. Une théorie qui ne tient pas.

En meeting ce jeudi à Lyon dans le cadre des élections municipales, le leader insoumis a de nouveau ciblé la presse, avec qui ses relations se sont envenimées depuis la mort de Quentin Deranque.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is holding a political rally in Lyon to support a municipal candidate, two weeks after the death of Quentin Deranque, creating a tense atmosphere.

Articles discuss Jean-Luc Mélenchon's political strategy, particularly his approach to elections and the controversies surrounding his party, 'La France Insoumise' (LFI).

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, defended the perpetrators of a murder in Lyon, where a far-right activist was killed, and suggested it could be a path to power, sparking controversy.

Former French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, now a Les Républicains deputy, dismissed the idea of an alliance between LFI and RN, stating 'neither one nor the other.' He accused Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his allies of antisemitism and advocated for a right-wing and centrist project.

Far-left militants are suspected of being behind the death of nationalist student Quentin Deranque, leading to widespread condemnation of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party as elections approach.

The Socialist Party candidate in Toulouse is unable to reach an agreement with La France Insoumise (LFI) without 'clarification,' citing repeated ambiguities from Jean-Luc Mélenchon that harm the left.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, apologized on X for 'mistakenly distorting' names, including that of Donald Trump and other personalities, during a speech.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon has responded to accusations of antisemitism after he urged supporters to mispronounce the name of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, stating that Epstein 'had no religion'.

Radical leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has polarized the public debate but still hopes to champion a front to block the far-right Rassemblement National in the 2027 presidential election.

A French court upheld the Interior Ministry's decision to label Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise (LFI) as 'far left,' rejecting the party's appeal and impacting its candidates' classification in upcoming municipal elections.

Despite condemnations and outrage caused by its controversial statements, Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise (LFI) continue to be seen as an anti-National Rally refuge by other left-wing parties in France.

La France insoumise a choisi de faire des juifs ses boucs émissaires.

VIDÉO - Le leader de La France Insoumise Jean-Luc Mélenchon est accusé d’avoir tenu des propos antisémites lors d’un meeting à Lyon.

Following Jean-Luc Mélenchon's statements in Lyon, there is a debate in France about whether an 'anti-LFI barrier' is needed for upcoming elections.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon spoke in Lyon, defending his movement La France insoumise and La Jeune Garde, which have been targeted after the death of Quentin Deranque.

Marine Tondelier, national secretary of Europe Ecology – The Greens, criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon and François Hollande, likening them to 'tontons flingueurs' (gunmen) who are leading the left…

The united left's campaign in Beauvais, led by Roxane Lundy, is facing challenges due to the Quentin Deranque affair and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's national stance.

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, strongly criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party, LFI, calling for its defunding and a debate on its dissolution.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon held a press conference, excluding traditional media, to defend himself and reiterate his 'sympathy' for Jeune Garde, whose members are accused of involvement in the fatal lynching of Quentin.

The death of Quentin Deranque, a nationalist student, is suspected to be at the hands of far-left militants, leading to widespread condemnation of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party as elections approach.