Manuel Bompard criticizes France’s response to the Middle East conflict
Manuel Bompard had some criticism about France’s role in the conflict in the Middle East. He stated on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in an interview with RTL that “France is absolutely powerless and is not making any strong decisions to stop the war.”
Despite the French President calling on Iran to participate in negotiations for de-escalation in the Middle East on Tuesday, March 24, it was not enough for the deputy from Bouches-du-Rhône. He believes that before asking for a ceasefire, it is necessary to first condemn this illegal aggression.
The national coordinator of La France insoumise called on Emmanuel Macron to use the tools at his disposal to sanction the United States and Israel. For example, by not allowing Donald Trump’s administration to use French bases or suspending the economic cooperation agreement between the European Union and Israel. He emphasized that if the goal is to stop the war, the aggressors need to be told to stop.
Manuel Bompard also advocated for freezing fuel prices to protect the purchasing power of the French. He argued that this measure could have an immediate impact and mentioned that it was possible according to the Commercial Code.
LFI (La France insoumise) requested a parliamentary debate on the Middle East conflict without a vote in the National Assembly and Senate on Wednesday.
Context: Manuel Bompard is a political figure associated with La France insoumise, a left-wing political party in France.
Fact Check: The French President did call on Iran to engage in negotiations for de-escalation in the Middle East. The Legal basis for freezing fuel prices in France is provided by the Commercial Code.
