Feb 18 • 12:09 UTC 🇫🇷 France Le Figaro

François Hollande assures that "the relationship with LFI is over" and refuses to participate in the left primary

François Hollande has declared the end of his political relationship with La France Insoumise (LFI) and will not take part in the upcoming left primary.

François Hollande, the former President of France, has publicly announced the termination of his relationship with La France Insoumise (LFI), a leftist political movement led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon. This decision follows a public outcry after the violent incident involving a member of the far-left that resulted in a tragic outcome. Hollande emphasizes that LFI does not align with the republican arc of politics in France, suggesting a fundamental ideological divide that cannot be bridged.

The incident involving Quentin Delambre, regarded as a lynching by ultraleft militants, has not only shocked the public but has also highlighted ongoing divisions within the French left. Hollande's refusal to coordinate with LFI marks a significant shift as he asserts that a viable alliance cannot exist between the Socialist Party (PS) and LFI, citing the need for clarity and coherence in leftist politics.

In the midst of the left's internal struggles, Hollande calls for a reformation of the left, insisting on an approach that distinguishes between a reformist agenda and the radical elements embodied by certain factions within the left. His reticence to collaborate with both LFI and ecologist parties underscores a clear strategy to rethink alliances and redefine the political landscape for the Socialist Party in future elections.

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