François Hommeril, president of the CFE-CGC, sent a letter to his federations on February 4 to calm internal tensions triggered by a demonstration from the Alliance police union. The rally, held on January 31 in Paris and other cities, featured far-right figures such as Marion Maréchal and Sarah Knafo, upsetting many militants.
On January 31, the Alliance police union, affiliated with the CFE-CGC, organized demonstrations in about twenty French cities, including Paris, to support law enforcement and protest their lack of resources. In Paris, the procession was notable for the presence of far-right figures behind the lead banner, including Rassemblement national MEP Marion Maréchal, Reconquête! Paris mayoral candidate Sarah Knafo, as well as Thierry Mariani and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan. This involvement sparked strong outrage among many CFE-CGC militants, heightening existing tensions amid the ongoing internal electoral campaign. A new leadership team is set to be elected in June at the CFE-CGC congress in Strasbourg.
On Wednesday, February 4, François Hommeril, president of the CFE-CGC, responded by sending a letter to his federations—reviewed by Le Monde—to reiterate the rules and call for calm. This initiative aims to quell the emerging internal crisis sparked by the event, emphasizing the need for unity within the confederation.
