Martine Vassal, a candidate for the municipal elections in Marseille, has drawn significant criticism for her use of the slogan "merit, work, family, homeland" during a televised debate. This phrase was the official motto of Marshal Pétain's Vichy regime, leading opponents to accuse Vassal of rehabilitating Pétain and aligning with the far-right. Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan expressed shock, while other politicians, including Sébastien Delogu (LFI) and Michèle Rubirola, condemned the statement. Vassal later clarified her values to include humanity and solidarity, calling the accusations violent and unjust, a defense echoed by her spokesperson who labeled the controversy a "false polemic."