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LFI's Sébastien Delogu Sparks Uproar in French Assembly

Delogu's controversial remarks follow heated exchange with Aurore Bergé over antisemitic incidents in Amsterdam.

  • During a tense parliamentary session, LFI deputy Sébastien Delogu insulted Aurore Bergé, calling her a 'grosse poubelle' according to parliamentary sources.
  • The altercation occurred as Bergé addressed recent antisemitic violence in Amsterdam, criticizing statements from LFI members.
  • Delogu's remarks were reportedly not captured verbatim in official transcripts, which recorded a different version of his comments.
  • The incident follows a contentious tweet by LFI's Marie Mesmeur, which is under legal scrutiny for 'apology of crime'.
  • Bruno Retailleau condemned the rise of antisemitism and political exploitation of the Palestinian cause in response to the session's events.
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