Overview

• Fabien Roussel, leader of the French Communist Party, stated on March 25, 2025, that 'racism against white people' exists, during an interview on CNews.
• La France Insoumise (LFI) has strongly criticized Roussel's remarks, accusing him of legitimizing far-right rhetoric and undermining left-wing ideological unity.
• Sociologists contest the validity of the concept, arguing that racism typically involves systemic discrimination, which they assert is absent in this context.
• The controversy has intensified longstanding tensions between the Communist Party and LFI, highlighting ideological divides within the French left.
• The debate ties into broader political discourse, including the framing of the 2023 Crépol homicide case, which some have linked to 'racism against white people.'