Le Pen and Bardella decline invitation

Neither Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, nor Jordan Bardella, its deputy leader, will attend an invitation from the French Prime Minister on Thursday, October 22.

Mélenchon criticizes the meeting

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the Left (LFI) party, stated that the representative from his party would "ruin the meeting," suggesting a lack of confidence in the event's purpose or participants.

No details on the meeting’s agenda

The nature of the meeting, its participants, and its intended outcomes have not been fully disclosed, leaving uncertainty about its significance.

Political tensions remain high

The decision by Le Pen and Bardella not to attend highlights ongoing political tensions in France, particularly around government interactions with opposition figures.