Author: Georgios Samaras

The Left Emerges Victorious in French Parliamentary Elections: A Turning Point in French Politics In a surprising turn of events, the New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition of left-wing parties, secured the most seats in the recent French National Assembly elections. This victory halted the feared dominance of the far-right National Rally (RN) in the legislative arena. The NFP, comprised of previously divided Socialists, Greens, Communists, and Jean-Luc Melenchon’s France Unbowed, faced immense criticism and demonization leading up to the elections. Accusations of anti-Semitism against the left-wing alliance contrasted with efforts by the RN to rebrand itself as the new…