The left celebrates unexpectedly strong results in the legislative elections, with the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) winning 182 deputy seats. However, the road to a NFP government remains long, as an absolute majority of 289 deputies is needed. Despite the jubilation, the left must now strategize and negotiate alliances to form a viable government.
Mélenchon rejects ‘combinations’
The left-wing parties, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, are united in their refusal to form alliances with the presidential camp. They are adamant about not compromising on their principles and maintaining the integrity of the NFP coalition. Measures such as repealing the pension reform are already being discussed as top priorities for the potential new government.
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