French MP Andy Kerbrat Faces Backlash After Drug Purchase

Caught buying synthetic drugs, Kerbrat pledges to seek treatment amid calls for his resignation.

Andy Kerbrat, a member of the far-left France Unbowed party, was caught buying 1.35 grams of 3-MMC, a synthetic drug, in Paris.
Kerbrat admitted to the purchase, citing personal issues and psychological fragility, and announced plans to undergo a treatment protocol.
Political reactions are divided: left-wing allies support his treatment efforts, while right-wing politicians demand his resignation for breaching legal and ethical standards.
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau emphasized the need for lawmakers to set an example, highlighting the broader issue of drug-related violence in France.
Kerbrat's case has sparked a debate on addiction as a public health issue versus criminal behavior, with some advocating for a focus on care over punishment.