In a surprising turn of events, the left-wing alliance called Nouveau Front Populaire emerged victorious in the June 2022 parliamentary elections, surpassing the Rassemblement National and Ensemble, Macron’s coalition. The alliance, consisting of the Socialists, Communists, Greens, La France Insoumise (LFI), and Place publique, attained 28.1% of the vote in the first round, showcasing a strong performance amidst high voter turnout.
French elections: Far right surges in first round, left comes second ahead of Macron’s camp
The left’s unity and mobilization against the far right have reshaped the political landscape, contrasting starkly with the 2022 elections where the NUPES coalition trailed closely behind Macron’s camp. The future success of the Nouveau Front Populaire hinges on strategic withdrawals in subsequent runoffs and Macron’s voting guidelines.
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‘Not one vote, not one seat more for the RN’
In a bold move, the left’s leaders have pledged to strategically withdraw their candidates in constituencies where the RN poses a threat, underscoring their commitment to thwarting the far right’s advances.