France's parties unite to blame leftist Mélenchon for the violence

Political parties in France are blaming leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon for recent violence amid protests. The unrest has led to curfews in major cities and over 2,000 arrests. The government admits losing control, with the Interior Minister resigning, though his resignation was rejected by President Macron. Mélenchon’s party, La France Insoumise (LFI), faces accusations from various political figures, including Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-right leader Marine Le Pen. A parliamentary investigation will examine the events and security failures. Despite the criticism, LFI maintains strong support among urban youth. Mélenchon argues that the accusations are politically motivated, citing internal police communications that dispute LFI's involvement in the unrest. The political landscape is tense as upcoming elections loom, with Mélenchon potentially facing Le Pen in the second round.