French MP Sébastien Delogu, a member of La France Insoumise (LFI), has called on his country’s government to put an end to what he described as a “racist circus” targeting the Muslim community and to focus instead on addressing the real issues affecting French citizens.
Speaking in the French National Assembly, Delogu accused government officials of using Islam and Muslims as scapegoats while neglecting the genuine concerns of the population.
“For you, the only problem in France is Islam and Muslims. While you prolong this racist circus, you fail to address the real problems of the French people,” he declared, addressing government representatives present in the chamber.
He further criticized political figures who, in his view, exploit religious events for electoral gain. “When it comes to breaking the Ramadan fast to win a few votes, you never miss the opportunity. But when it’s time to march against racism and for national unity, no one is present,” he remarked.
Delogu also condemned what he described as baseless accusations against French Muslims, including recent claims that they were responsible for an alleged egg shortage due to supposed “overconsumption” during Ramadan.
The MP recalled his family’s history to highlight the contributions of Muslims to France. “My grandfather, born in Oran, was too busy liberating France at Monte Cassino, while part of the political class—bearing a striking resemblance to those sitting here today—was sinking into collaboration,” he stated.
He accused some members of the government of using divisive rhetoric similar to that of certain media figures. “These are the same words, the same conflations found in the mouths of French ministers ‘Bollorized’ by the media watchdogs,” he said, referencing the influence of media tycoon Vincent Bolloré.
Delogu went on to question the blurring of lines between the government and certain media outlets. “I ask you: what is the difference today between the Council of Ministers and the panels of BFMTV or CNews?” he challenged.
Finally, he criticized political figures who, in his view, failed to support recent anti-racism protests across France. “These so-called moralizers were absent from the demonstrations against racism last Saturday. Instead, they were on television stoking division among the French people,” he concluded.
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