French MP demands cancellation of far-right banquet in Colmar after racist incidents
French MP Emmanuel Fernandes (La France Insoumise) has called for the cancellation of a far-right banquet organized by a company linked to billionaire Stérin, scheduled for May 30 in Colmar. Fernandes cited fears of unrest and promotion of racist ideas. The LR mayor of Colmar refused the demand, denouncing a 'hysterization of the debate.'
French MP Emmanuel Fernandes (La France Insoumise) has demanded the cancellation of a far-right banquet scheduled for May 30 in Colmar, citing risks of unrest and the promotion of racist ideas. The event is organized by a company linked to far-right billionaire Stérin.
Fernandes, a member of the left-wing La France Insoumise party, expressed concern that the gathering could lead to public disorder and serve as a platform for racist rhetoric. He called on local authorities to block the event.
The mayor of Colmar, a member of the conservative Les Républicains (LR) party, refused the demand. He denounced what he called a "hystérisation du débat" (hystericization of the debate), rejecting Fernandes' characterization of the banquet as a threat.