Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his party La France Insoumise (LFI) have called for the censure of François Bayrou and expressed support for the nationwide blockade movement scheduled for September 10, 2025. Mélenchon and LFI leaders, including deputy Manuel Bompard and Mathilde Panot, have urged participation in the "Bloquons tout" (Let's Block Everything) initiative, which aims to paralyze France in protest against the government's budget cuts and policies perceived as targeting vulnerable populations. The movement has garnered backing from other left-wing groups such as the French Ecologists, the Socialist Party (PS), and the French Communist Party (PCF), although the PS has shown some caution. Prominent figures like Sandrine Rousseau of the Ecologists and Marine Tondelier have voiced support, emphasizing the social grievances underlying the protests. The government led by François Bayrou has responded by stating it is "attentive" to the calls but notes the movement lacks clear leadership and defined demands. The blockade is seen by supporters as an expression of legitimate social anger against what they describe as a Macronist government favoring the ultra-rich. Some political voices, including Christophe Marion from "Ensemble pour la République," have suggested that those calling for censure should propose an alternative government. The movement has also attracted attention from unions such as the National Federation of Taxi Artisans, which plans to participate in the actions. Critics express concern over the movement's unclear objectives and the potential for unrest, noting that democratic channels like elections remain available for dissent. The blockade on September 10 is anticipated to be a major political event with broad left-wing support challenging Bayrou's government policies.
“Il y a beaucoup de choses que l’on ne sait pas sur ce mouvement. Je le trouve préoccupant. Les personnes mécontentes ont des opportunités de s’exprimer via les élections“, s’inquiète V. Hayer, présidente de Renew Europe, à la veille de l’appel à l’immobilisation “Bloquons tout“. https://t.co/Vg6VtuWrx5
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