Raphaël Glucksmann, a presidential candidate, will join union protests despite harassment claims, accusing La France insoumise of fostering a climate of violence.
Glucksmann joins union protests
Raphaël Glucksmann, the presidential candidate for Place publique/PS, announced on Monday, November 2, that he will join union demonstrations scheduled for Thursday, despite reports of harassment. The protests are organized by labor unions demanding government and employer responses to issues related to purchasing power.Protests involve multiple sectors
The mobilization, the first of its kind since the start of the school year, includes both private and public sector employees. Their demands include salary increases, protection of public services, job security, and a fairer distribution of wealth among workers, young people, and retirees.Glucksmann claims harassment
Glucksmann stated he had been prevented from participating in previous demonstrations due to a "harassment campaign" by La France insoumise (LFI). He criticized what he called a "climate of violence," "brutalization of public debate," and "harassment campaigns" by LFI members, particularly those who confront him at events.Glucksmann refuses to back down
Despite the alleged harassment, Glucksmann vowed to continue his campaign across the country. He emphasized that he would not alter his positions or speech due to threats, whether online or in person. He also remarked that being targeted with flour, as he was previously, discredits the attacker more than the recipient.Previous incidents of harassment
Glucksmann was harassed during a feminist event shortly after his election victory and again on October 19 when he attended a demonstration in front of Paris City Hall to condemn the violence of October 17. He described the current situation as a "climate of mutual hatred" and warned that it is "extremely dangerous."LFI denies involvement
La France insoumise denied any involvement in the alleged harassment. Manuel Bompard, the party’s coordinator, called Glucksmann’s claims "simply not true" and accused him of constantly positioning himself in opposition to the Insoumis. Mathilde Panot, the leader of LFI deputies, added that the party does not discuss Glucksmann and urged him to focus on his campaign rather than on the Insoumis.
