In France, parliamentary candidate Prisca Thevenot and her campaign team were attacked by four men while they were hanging election posters in the Meudon district, south of Paris. In a statement after the attack, Thevenot stressed that violence was not the solution and said she would continue her campaign on the ground.
Message of Support from French Prime Minister Attal
French Prime Minister Attal issued a message of support for Thevenot and his campaign team. Attal stated that the attack harmed democracy and stressed that acts of violence and intimidation were unacceptable. The Prime Minister stated that the values of the Republic must be protected and expressed his full solidarity with Thevenot and his team.