Raphaël Glucksmann demands firm action against urban violence, accusing Mélenchon of enabling far-right gains and warning of chaos benefiting Marine Le Pen.
Raphaël Glucksmann calls for firm action against violence
Raphaël Glucksmann, a candidate for the French presidency, urged authorities to respond "extremely firmly" to recent violent incidents, warning that failure to do so would benefit Marine Le Pen, a far-right political figure. He argued that the rule of law is not a sign of weakness and that the French Republic cannot be seen as impotent in the face of such challenges.Glucksmann highlights lawlessness in cities
He pointed out that "gangs are operating without problems in the heart of our cities" and criticized the lack of police presence on the ground. Glucksmann insisted that authorities must act decisively, with "no trembling hands," to track down and hold accountable those responsible for the violence.Accusation of Mélenchon as a stepping stone for the far right
Glucksmann accused Jean-Luc Mélenchon, another presidential candidate, of being "the stepping stone for the far right" due to his perceived failure to clearly condemn the violent acts. He claimed Mélenchon had "bet on chaos for years" and warned that the chaos could ultimately benefit Le Pen.Warning about the consequences of chaos
Glucksmann cautioned that while there would be "no revolution," the current situation could lead to a strong public desire for order that risks undermining the rule of law and democracy. He emphasized the need to maintain legal and democratic structures in the face of unrest.Criticism of Macron's response to protests
He also criticized President Emmanuel Macron for addressing his own perceived impotence, arguing that the president should provide concrete responses to the demands of the large number of demonstrators and the high school students who have been protesting for weeks.
