Official statements or speeches by Jean-Luc Mélenchon or France Insoumise

France's New Popular Front Leader Mélenchon Pledges Prompt Recognition of Palestine

Jul 7, 2024, 08:06 PM

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the France Insoumise party, announced that a left-wing government in France will recognize the state of Palestine as soon as possible. This statement follows the unexpected gains by the left-wing coalition in the recent French elections. Mathilde Panot, President of the Parliamentary Bloc of France Insoumise, confirmed that the recognition of Palestine will occur within the next two weeks. Mélenchon emphasized that recognizing Palestine is a means to exert pressure and influence international relations. The New Popular Front, led by Mélenchon, played a significant role in these developments.