French MP Faces Sanctions After Calling Colleague 'Antisemite' in Heated Assembly Debate

Rassemblement National deputy Frédéric Falcon refused to retract his comments against LFI's Ersilia Soudais, prompting calls for disciplinary action.

During a parliamentary debate, RN deputy Frédéric Falcon called LFI deputy Ersilia Soudais an 'antisemite notoire,' sparking outrage in the Assembly.
The incident occurred during discussions on a controversial bill to restrict birthright citizenship in Mayotte, which had already seen tense exchanges.
Falcon refused to retract his comments despite being sanctioned with a formal reprimand by the Assembly's vice-president, Roland Lescure.
LFI deputies, led by Danièle Obono, demanded severe disciplinary measures, and the Assembly's bureau is set to review the matter for potential further sanctions.
The heated session, marked by accusations of harassment and obstruction, ended prematurely as the LR group withdrew their legislative proposals.