Five weeks before the municipal elections, Jean-Luc Mélenchon supported David Guiraud, deputy and mayoral candidate in Roubaix. The meeting was briefly disrupted by activists from the «Nous vivrons» collective protesting against antisemitism. Guiraud, often accused on this issue, downplayed the incident.
In Roubaix's town hall, a city in northern France, David Guiraud held a major rally on Saturday, attended by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise. Five weeks before the 2026 municipal elections, this event is a pivotal moment for the candidate, who hints it might be his last as a deputy. Guiraud, aiming to deliver Mélenchon's largest Insoumise city, saw his gathering briefly interrupted by members of the «Nous vivrons» collective, which opposes antisemitism.
Cries and posters emerged unexpectedly: «No antisemites in our town halls!», chanted the activists, before being swiftly removed by security amid boos from the crowd. David Guiraud, experienced in media clashes and frequently criticized for controversial statements on antisemitism, responded lightheartedly: «An interesting little happening, it adds some atmosphere!». Moments later, Jean-Luc Mélenchon dismissed the disruptors as «clowns» from his podium.
Mélenchon's backing bolsters Guiraud's campaign in this northern city, where Insoumise stars appear aligned. The incident highlights tensions from accusations leveled against the candidate by opponents. Roubaix, a potential stronghold for La France Insoumise, could prove a key battleground in the upcoming municipals.