Philippe Poutou, former candidate of the NPA in the presidential election, responded on X to the government's call to "choose a side." He stated that he stands with the protesters, the rioters, the rebellious youth, the oppressed, and chaos, against the authorities, the dominant, and the wealthy, whom he described as panicked. His post was associated with the hashtag #17octobre. #17octobre #PhilippePoutou #Protestation #JusticeSociale (translated)