Presidential 2027: the communist deputies who support LFI put themselves "outside the party," says the PCF

The French Communist Party (PCF) announced that members supporting candidates other than their leader, Fabien Roussel, would be expelled. This decision targets communist deputies backing Jean-Luc Mélenchon from La France insoumise. The PCF emphasizes respect for democratic choices within the party, as 72% of members voted to support Roussel's presidential candidacy. Those who support other candidates are barred from participating in party activities or representing the PCF. Some deputies justify their support for Mélenchon due to concerns over a potential victory by Marine Le Pen from the National Rally.