Jean-Luc Mélenchon's statements on a "possible" end to the Nuts coalition triggered protests of his partners. "Nothing justifies killing hope," PS First Secretary Olivier Faure said Monday.
"Let's stop the artificial divisions and shopkeepers," asked LFI coordinator Manuel Bompard. "Enough hypocrisy," added rebellious leader in the elections Paul Vannier. "He has not decided to blow up the Nupes but leads a balance of power," says Green MP Aurélien Taché.