Government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot and her team were victims of“an attack during an operation to put up election posters” Wednesday evening in Meudon, the minister’s entourage announced to franceinfo. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, himself an outgoing MP for Hauts-de-Seine, expressed on X his “full solidarity”. “Violence and intimidation have no place in our democracy”he added. Follow our live feed.
Prisca Thevenot’s substitute taken to hospital. LThe minister, a candidate for re-election in the 8th constituency of Hauts-de-Seine, is not injured, but her deputy and one of the Renaissance activists are, said Stéphane Séjourné, the secretary general of the Renaissance party. They were both taken to Percy hospital in Clamart, according to The Parisian.
An investigation opened for “violence committed in a group against an elected official”. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office said it had opened an investigation on Wednesday evening. Several arrests were made. In total, qFour people, including three minors, were taken into custody, the prosecution added to AFP.
Jordan Bardella promises a government of “union” in the event of a RN victory. Asked on BFMTV on Wednesday evening, the MEP said he had “on your mind” the composition of his government if he becomes Prime Minister. “Personalities from the National Rally, the Republicans, the right and civil society” will be called to serve.