Kobryn Calls for “Anti-Fascist Union” in Strasbourg as Municipal Elections Approach
With less than a week until the first round of municipal elections in Strasbourg, Florian Kobryn, the candidate for La France Insoumise (LFI), is urging the left to unite against the right and the Socialist Party (PS). Kobryn presented his appeal on March 9, citing a rise in attacks against LFI members and organizations, and emphasizing the need for a strong anti-fascist front.
Concerns Over “Fascization” and Attacks
Kobryn addressed the press on March 9, expressing concern over what he described as a “fascization of public debate” and a “total reversal of values” impacting LFI lists across France. He cited recent incidents, including death threats against his running mate, Jamila Haddoum, an attack on the Strasbourg office of Family Planning, and disruptions of left-wing events by far-right groups. DNA
Call for an “Anti-Fascist Union”
Kobryn called for a vote for the LFI list in the March 15 election, arguing that they are the only force capable of uniting the left with an anti-fascist approach. He further urged other left-wing parties – the NPA, Génération.s, the PCF, and the Environmentalists – to form an “anti-fascist union” after the first round to prevent a victory for the right or the PS. DNA
Criticism of the Socialist Party
Kobryn sharply criticized the Socialist Party, accusing them of “flirting with Islamophobia” due to the inclusion of Anne-Pernelle Richardot on Catherine Trautmann’s list. He referenced a controversy surrounding Richardot’s comments about a veiled woman in a city advertising campaign. He stated the PS could not be part of an anti-fascist alliance, reiterating the need for LFI to lead in the first round to prepare for victory in the second. DNA
Potential Alliance with Barseghian?
The possibility of an alliance with Jeanne Barseghian, the environmentalist candidate, remains open, but Kobryn indicated that the ball is in her court. He criticized what he described as “contradictory discourses” from Barseghian regarding a potential union. He emphasized the need for a clear program and a firm commitment to anti-fascism as prerequisites for any alliance. DNA
National Context and Party Positions
Kobryn’s call for an anti-fascist union aligns with a national strategy by LFI to encourage left-wing parties to unite in the second round of elections. Although, potential complications arise from national party dynamics. Place Publique has announced it will withdraw support from any party that allies with LFI, and socialist members on Barseghian’s list remain cautious about a union. DNA
Florian Kobryn and His Team
Florian Kobryn is leading the LFI list for the Strasbourg municipal elections. His team includes: Halima Meneceur, co-animatrice of the LFI action group in Hautepierre; Benjamin Kuntz, a pastry worker; Lisa Farault, an ecologist and feminist activist; Victor Demenge, a precarious researcher; Bahija Elyacouti, a chef; and Sébastien Mas, a social worker. Kobryn 2026
A campaign meeting with Mathilde Panot is scheduled for March 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Salle de l’Aubette. Weekly campaign information sessions are held every Monday at 7:00 PM at 46-48 rue du Faubourg de Saverne. Kobryn 2026
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