Faced with government-wanted repression, LFI pushes for legalization of cannabis

Faced with the escalation of violence linked to organised crime in France, the French parliamentary group La France Insoumise (LFI) has expressed strong criticism of the government's strategy .

According to the unveiled “ fight plan ,” the government’s repressive response is not only insufficient, but it fuels insecurity, pushing citizens and officials into a cycle of violence. LFI advocates for a comprehensive, community-based approach to combating organized crime in France, including the legalization of cannabis.

Moving from repression to regulation

LFI’s proposals highlight a critique of the government’s current approach, which has largely focused on repressive measures against drug trafficking. According to LFI, this strategy is not only ineffective but dangerous. It argues that focusing exclusively on “drug trafficking” neglects the overall architecture of organized crime and even strengthens criminal networks by forcing these activities underground.