The Marseille case and that (under the table) alliance among the left parties
The political spotlight in France is on Marseille, where the far-right Rassemblement National has gained significant ground in the municipal elections against the current Socialist mayor.
Many squares, few votes, many dangerous relationships: the terrible year of Conte and Schlein
Looking back at 2025, the left's year was disappointing as Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte struggled to unite while real issues in Italy went unnoticed, exemplified by their failure in the Marche regional elections.