Aurore Bergé, the French minister responsible for the Fight Against Discriminations, returned to the television program Lundi c'est politique on LCP on September 14 to address controversy surrounding her comments on the "great replacement" theory. Bergé described the theory as having "racist undertones" and stated that she considers it "false" and "dangerous." She emphasized that she wanted to "convince" the French public of these views. Bergé stated that she does not believe refusing political engagement would push back the National Rally, a far-right political party in France. She reiterated that the "great replacement" theory, which she described as "false" and "dangerous," should be addressed within the framework of "political debate." This theory suggests that a minority group is systematically replacing the majority population in a country, often with racist or xenophobic implications. On September 9, Bergé appeared on CNews, a French news channel, and answered in the negative when asked whether the "great replacement" theory was or was not racist. She added that, in her view, it was a "political debate." Bergé continued, stating that she combats the theory because it describes a reality that is not theirs, and she considers it factually false and misleading. The following day, on Franceinfo, a French news radio station, Bergé clarified her statements, saying that she considers the "great replacement" theory a "false, misleading theory that stirs fears and is not based on any of our statistics." She added that she believes it is part of the political struggle and freedom of expression to be able to "defend this idea" on a television show. These statements reportedly shocked even within her political family, as deputy Prisca Thévenot directly addressed her on X, a social media platform. On September 14, Bergé reiterated her views on LCP, stating that the "dangerous" theory creates a "soil of fear in our country." She clarified that stating this theory does not subject one to legal consequences, noting that "no one has ever been condemned for stating this theory." However, Bergé asserted that there were "racist undertones behind this theory" and even "racist intentions." Bergé believes that "to combat them, one must accept debate." She continued her explanation, adding that she wished to convince the French that the "great replacement" was a theory "false, misleading, and dangerous." She concluded by stating that she does not refuse debate or the struggle.