French Assembly Erupts Over Accusations of Antisemitism Against LFI

Caroline Yadan's remarks linking LFI to antisemitism prompt walkout and calls for sanctions from the left-wing party.

Caroline Yadan, a French MP representing Ensemble Pour la République, accused the far-left party France Insoumise (LFI) of downplaying and enabling antisemitism during a parliamentary session on January 28, 2025.
Yadan's comments came a day after the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where she emphasized the need to prevent history from repeating itself.
LFI MPs walked out of the Assembly in protest, calling Yadan's accusations baseless and demanding sanctions against her for what they deemed inflammatory rhetoric.
Aurore Bergé, Minister for Equality and Anti-Discrimination, supported Yadan's stance and reiterated the government's commitment to combating antisemitism in all forms.
LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon and other party members criticized Yadan for allegedly exploiting the memory of the Holocaust to target political opponents, fueling a broader debate on the intersection of antisemitism and political discourse in France.