Sandrine Rousseau, a deputy from Paris and a member of the Ecologists party, has publicly backed Yannick Jadot, who was temporarily removed from the party. Rousseau argued that Jadot's suspension shows the party leadership is becoming more isolated and warned that this could be the start of a broader campaign to remove or fire members who disagree with the leadership. Jadot was suspended after he supported Raphaël Glucksmann, a candidate from the Place publique movement, during a debate on October 10. He is accused of backing Glucksmann's candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. Rousseau suggested she might be the next person targeted by such actions but said she would not support Glucksmann. She had previously criticized the candidacy of the party's current presidential candidate, Hugues Tondelier, calling it a "delirium" on Sud Radio in June of last year. She has also advocated for an alliance with Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the France Insoumise party. An internal party member told La Tribune dimanche that Jadot's suspension sends a clear message to other members: those who do not support Tondelier's candidacy may face consequences. Despite this internal disagreement, Tondelier remains the official candidate for the presidential election at least until the end of 2026. A federal council meeting on September 21 approved a vote for members from December 10 to 13, during which they can voice their opinions on the party's strategy for the presidential election, including whether to run independently or align with another candidate. The upcoming vote is seen as a crucial moment for the Ecologists party, as it will determine whether the party continues to support Tondelier or explores alternative strategies. The internal divisions highlight the challenges the party faces in maintaining unity while navigating the complex landscape of French politics.