The left-wing parties announced [1], [2] the creation of a new “Popular Front” ahead of the French parliamentary elections and agreed on a common program.
The Socialists, Greens, the Communist Party, and La France Insoumise (LFI) have agreed on a common list of candidates and a political program for their first 100 days in governance. The “Popular Front” ranks second in polls and appears to be the main competitor against the far-right “National Rally,” while President Macron’s “Renaissance” appears to be trailing behind both.
In the right-wing camp, a crisis has erupted within the Republican party (de Gaulle’s), which received 8% of the votes in the European elections. The party president announced, seemingly without consulting anyone, a collaboration with Le Pen’s National Rally in the parliamentary elections. This decision has sparked resignations and expulsions within the party. If the collaboration with Le Pen’s party continues, it could potentially secure a majority.
Macron’s faction directive calls for a “two-front confrontation with the extremes,” referring to Le Pen’s far-right party and Mélenchon’s radical left.
According to a poll, the “National Rally” comes first, without a majority, which could be secured if it collaborates with the right-wing Republican party (de Gaulle’s party).
Macron’s faction is aware that, unlike previous parliamentary elections, their parliamentary strength may be significantly reduced this time, possibly securing third place. This is due to the electoral system, where only the top two candidates from the first round advance to the second round.
In the European elections, Macron’s faction received 14.6% compared to 31.4% received by both Le Pen’s faction and the left-wing parties combined.
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