Author: Antoine Reverchon

Learn about Professor Claire Andrieu, a specialist in political activism in France. Her publications include works on the Front Populaire and World War II. Exploring the Nouveau Front Populaire France’s left-wing parties reference the historical Front Populaire in their new alliance. While it invokes hope and unity against the far right, the comparison is more symbolic than historical. The speed of forming the Nouveau Front Populaire contrasts with the original Front Populaire’s gradual process. Read more The quick formation of the left-wing alliance Steps to Victory in 1936 The original Front Populaire emerged from a popular desire for left-wing union.…