France and La France Insoumise clash escalates after October 17 protest

Tensions escalated sharply between the French government and La France Insoumise (LFI) following the October 17 protest, with both sides trading accusations of violence and manipulation. Senate President Gérard Larcher suggested Tuesday that banning LFI "can be considered." During Tuesday's parliamentary question session, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and LFI deputies clashed fiercely. LFI's Manuel Bompard accused Nuñez of "amateurism" and a "strategy of decay," citing a Mediapart report alleging intelligence officials were instructed to blame LFI for protest violence. Nuñez denied the claim, insisting intelligence services do not target political parties. The confrontation reflects broader political polarization, with the executive, central bloc, right, and far-right accusing LFI of inciting violence, while Mélenchon's movement condemns government "manipulations." Nuñez also faces criticism from within his own camp over his handling of protest policing.