Fabien Roussel, the Secretary of the French Communist Party, criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon for focusing on the upcoming presidential election instead of addressing the struggles faced by French citizens. Roussel expressed concern about the growing disillusionment with politicians and the political system, urging for a renewed focus on issues like employment and retirement. He also commented on the government’s retirement age policy and the use of parliamentary tools, emphasizing the need for constructive political dialogue.