Sandrine Rousseau Apologizes for Gesture Toward RN in French Parliament

The Green Party MP expressed regret after starting to make an offensive gesture during heated budget debates.

Sandrine Rousseau, a French Green Party MP, began to make a disrespectful gesture towards the Rassemblement National (RN) during a parliamentary session.
The incident occurred after the RN celebrated the passing of an amendment reducing France's EU financial contribution by five billion euros.
Rousseau quickly apologized, acknowledging that her gesture was inappropriate and did not belong in the parliamentary setting.
The session was temporarily suspended to review the incident, following demands from RN members for a formal apology and possible sanctions.
Rousseau's frustration stemmed from ongoing tensions, including a trial involving RN members accused of misusing EU funds.