Author: Julie Carriat
Jean-Luc Mélenchon addresses the crowd gathered for the Nouveau Front Populaire election evening, Place de la République, Paris, June 30. LAURENCE GEAI/MYOP FOR LE MONDE The evening of June 30 witnessed a unique gathering at Place de la République in Paris, with supporters of various left-wing parties coming together to protest against the far-right. Despite their efforts, the outcome tilted in favor of the far-right Rassemblement National, leaving the crowd filled with a mix of emotions. ‘It’s them or us, there’s nothing in between’ As the leaders of the Nouveau Front Populaire arrived, calls for change echoed in the air,…
The town hall of the Corsican city of Ajaccio, in preparation for the June 30 first round of the French parliamentary elections, in Corsica, France, on June 25, 2024. PASCAL POCHARD-CASABIANCA / AFP France’s snap elections of June 30 and July 7 are generating a buzz of interest, with a mix of confusion, fear, and hope. The far-right bloc, emboldened by recent European elections, is expected to secure the most votes, surpassing the left-wing parties united in the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP). President Emmanuel Macron’s bloc is trailing in third place. A recent electoral survey conducted by Ipsos for Le…
Left-wing politicians Fatiha Keloua Hachi, Rima Hassan, Olivier Faure, Marine Tondelier and François Ruffin take to the stage at the Nouveau Front Populaire’s first rally, in Montreuil, on June 17, 2024. JULIEN MUGUET FOR LE MONDE Left-wing politicians in the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) alliance have unveiled an ambitious policy platform, sparking a debate on its economic impact. As criticisms pour in, the left sees an opportunity to shift the focus to socio-economic issues. The NFP’s manifesto, developed in just four days, builds on previous left-wing alliances and emphasizes social issues. With calls for transparency and voter awareness, the NFP…
The European election campaign is nearing its end, with the vote scheduled for Sunday, June 9. According to an IPSOS poll for Le Monde, the race remains open and dynamic, with far-right candidate Jordan Bardella leading with 32% of voting intentions. President Macron’s coalition candidate, Valérie Hayer, has seen a drop in support to 15%, closely followed by Raphaël Glucksmann at 14.5%. The gap between the two candidates is the narrowest it has ever been. Further down, the radical left party La France Insoumise and the conservatives of Les Républicains are also in the running, while the far-right Reconquête! party…