From left to right, the political class gives its "support" to the Socialist Party after the violence of May 1st

Although the traditional Parisian May Day parade "went better than expected," according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau , violence still marred the demonstration in Paris.

The Socialist Party deplored being "attacked by black blocs" during the demonstration. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau told BFMTV that four Socialist Party members were slightly injured.

Among the Socialist Party supporters targeted was Essonne MP Jérôme Guedj, who was heckled while standing on Boulevard de l'Hôpital, near Place d'Italie. Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure announced that "complaints are being filed" following this attack.

On both the right and the left, several political figures expressed their support for the Socialist MP and the Socialist Party members who were victims of this violence. The party's secretary general, Pierre Jouvet, expressed "his full support to the Socialist comrades who were violently targeted."

On the left, the national secretary of the Ecologists, Marine Tondelier, wrote on X that "the socialists have their place in the demonstrations, not in the violence."

Still on the left, La France Insoumise MEP Manon Aubry explained on BFMTV that "you will never find us on the side of the violent." "Violence has never been our method," she argued during a tense exchange with Socialist MEP Emma Rafowicz, who claims to have been affected by the violence. Rafowicz addressed Manon Aubry about her party's role in this episode.

"Your heartfelt speeches are no longer credible. First you insult us, then you condemn us when others abuse us," the Socialist MEP said.

"Do you have any proof? When did La France Insoumise condone the slightest form of violence?" Manon Aubry retorted. This argument was also put forward by the party's national coordinator, Manuel Bompard. "Violence has never been part of our methods of action. We do not agree with the fact that political disagreements are settled like this," he wrote on X.

The Renaissance Party shared on its social media "its solidarity with the elected officials and members of the Socialist Party, and in particular with MP Jérôme Guedj."

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau also shared his "support" for the socialist activists "attacked by particularly hostile and violent protesters." "I want to express my full support to the attacked activists," he wrote on X.

On the far right, Laure Lavalette, spokesperson for the National Rally group in the National Assembly, "strongly condemned the attack on Socialist Party (PS) elected officials and activists by their far-left allies and friends." RN MP Franck Allisio also declared on BFMTV that his party "condemns" the violence that marred the Parisian demonstration.

Late in the evening, the Interior Minister announced that 72 people had been arrested across France, including 52 in Paris. The CGT (General Confederation of Labour) claimed more than 300,000 protesters for this May Day protest, compared to 157,000 according to the authorities.