Overview

• At the PS congress in Nancy on June 14, Jérôme Guedj labeled Jean-Luc Mélenchon a “salopard antisémite,” later expressing regret only for the insult “salopard” while standing by the antisemitism charge.
• Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise have insisted on a formal apology, with Mélenchon challenging Guedj to cite any prior antisemitic statements in his 40-year career.
• Guedj defended his accusation by pointing to a 2020 blog post in which Mélenchon used language Guedj interpreted as antisemitic.
• First Secretary Olivier Faure refused to apologize on behalf of the party and has been rebuked by Guedj for equating both leaders’ conduct.
• Raphaël Glucksmann backed Guedj’s frustration and called for explicit rules governing any future alliances between the Socialist Party and LFI.