The police prefecture has banned the LFI concert for the Fête de la Musique.

The Paris police prefecture has banned a concert organized by La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) as part of the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival). This administrative decision affects an event planned by Jean-Luc Mélenchon's movement, which was to take place in the capital during this traditional musical celebration on June 21st. The opposition party immediately announced its intention to appeal the ban.

Mélenchon denounces a democratic scandal

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the La France Insoumise candidate in the presidential election, reacted strongly on his social media account. He called the prefectural decision a "serious democratic scandal during an election period." The leader of La France Insoumise pointed to the current political climate to denounce what he considers an obstacle to the public expression of his movement. The ban raises questions about the freedom of assembly in the midst of a campaign.

A legal appeal announced

The legal appeal announced by La France Insoumise is expected to be examined in the coming days. The precise reasons given by the police prefecture to justify this ban have not yet been made public. This case comes at a time when several political parties traditionally organize events during the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival) to reach a wider audience.