Municipal Results 2026: Insoumis Aly Diouara Wins with PCF Support in La Courneuve
Aly Diouara of the Insoumis party secured a narrow victory in the 2026 municipal elections in La Courneuve, benefiting from the support of the PCF against his socialist rival.
Guillaume Tabard: "In the 2026 municipal elections, the left pays for its alliances with LFI"
Guillaume Tabard discusses the consequences of left-wing alliances with La France Insoumise for the upcoming presidential elections in France.
Municipal Results: The Failure of La France Insoumise in the Second Round Illustrated
The municipal election results indicate significant setbacks for La France Insoumise, with limited success in forging alliances and winning key cities.
Municipal Elections: Toulouse, Strasbourg, Clermont-Ferrand... Cities Where Left Alliances with LFI Turned into Fiascos
The electoral alliances between various leftist groups and La France Insoumise (LFI) have largely failed in key French cities according to early results from the municipal elections.
Municipal Elections 2026: Re-elected in Lille, Socialist Mayor Arnaud Deslandes Wins the Left War Against LFI
In the 2026 municipal elections in Lille, Socialist Mayor Arnaud Deslandes has been re-elected, defeating the La France Insoumise candidate Lahouaria Addouche.
Municipal Elections: To Defend LFI from All Antisemitism, Antoine Léaument Assures That His Party Will "Increase the Minimum Wage Also for Jewish People"
Antoine Léaument of La France Insoumise (LFI) denies antisemitism accusations against his party and pledges to support Jewish citizens through economic policies.
Albert Zennou: 'Scandals, controversies, rejection... and yet LFI is progressing'
Albert Zennou discusses how, despite scandals and controversies, Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise continue to gain electoral ground.
"He has stepped out of his role": a petition launched against the president of the University of Brittany who denounced the PS-LFI agreement in Brest
A petition has been initiated against Pascal Olivard, the president of the University of Brittany, after he criticized an electoral alliance between the Socialist Party (PS) and La France Insoumise (LFI).
"A totally broken form of trust": in Nantes, the PS-LFI alliance worries the economic world
The recent alliance between the Socialist Party and La France Insoumise in Nantes has raised concerns among local entrepreneurs about the potential impact on the city's economic dynamism.
Municipal Elections in Avignon: Vaucluse Prefecture Labels PS-LFI Unity List as 'Extreme Left'
In Avignon, the Vaucluse prefecture has uniquely classified the PS-LFI coalition list for municipal elections as 'extreme left', sparking controversy.
Yves Thréard's Editorial: "LFI Without Limits"
Yves Thréard critiques the political strategies of Jean-Luc Mélenchon and highlights the uncertainties surrounding the left's alliances before the upcoming presidential elections in France.
Student Youth, Social Housing, Immigration: The Three Drivers of LFI Votes
A new study analyzes the factors contributing to the electoral success of France's La France Insoumise (LFI) party.
"They mobilized the votes from the neighborhoods": in Lille and Roubaix, the unprecedented breakthrough of the Insoumis
In Lille and Roubaix, the left-wing party La France Insoumise has unexpectedly positioned itself as a strong competitor against the incumbent mayor's list, aiming to mobilize voters in working-class neighborhoods ahead of the upcoming elections.
Municipal Elections in Toulouse: François Piquemal, a Lieutenant of Jean-Luc Mélenchon at the Gates of Capitole
François Piquemal successfully united the left in Toulouse for the second round of municipal elections, amid tensions linked to a memorial for victims of a past terrorist attack.
Municipal Elections: Hostile to PS-LFI Lists, the French Reject Alliances on the Left
A new survey indicates that the French electorate largely disapproves of alliances between the Socialist Party and La France Insoumise in the upcoming municipal elections.
Municipal Elections: How Alliance Choices on the Left Foreshadow Presidential Strategies
The Socialist Party expressed outrage over its candidate in Strasbourg aligning with Édouard Philippe's party while supporting merges with La France insoumise.
Alexandre Devecchio: "Why the demonization of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is doomed to fail"
The article discusses the surprising electoral success of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party, La France insoumise, despite attempts to demonize him politically.
‘A moral suicide for the PS’: Philippe Val denounces agreements with LFI in the municipal elections
Philippe Val criticizes the Socialist Party's local alliances with La France Insoumise ahead of the municipal elections, calling it a moral suicide.
For the traditional right electorate, the RN increasingly appears as an objective ally against LFI
Jean-Daniel Lévy's analysis suggests that the Rassemblement National (RN) is becoming a significant ally for the traditional right electorate in France, particularly in response to the rising influence of La France Insoumise (LFI).
Municipal Elections 2026: How the Left Fell Into Jean-Luc Mélenchon's Trap
The left's increasing alliances with La France Insoumise before the 2026 municipal elections exemplify the party's growing political relevance in the lead-up to the presidential elections.
Valérie Pécresse to Le Figaro: 'The poison of LFI spreads throughout Île-de-France'
Valérie Pécresse warns that the alliance between socialists and Mélenchon’s party LFI poses a significant threat to the political landscape in Île-de-France ahead of the municipal elections.
Municipal Elections in Nantes: to counter the PS-LFI agreement, the union of the right and center turns to the 'betrayed left'
In Nantes, the right and center coalition, led by Foulques Chombart de Lauwe, is mobilizing to contest the newly formed agreement between the Socialist Party (PS) and La France Insoumise (LFI).
Municipal Elections in Nantes: After Her Union with LFI, PS Mayor Johanna Rolland Tries to Justify Her About-Face
Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland explains her political alliance with La France Insoumise after initially opposing collaboration.
"They are big schemers": when PS candidates refused an alliance with LFI... before reversing course
Socialist candidates in various French cities have formed alliances with the left-wing movement LFI ahead of the municipal elections, contradicting their earlier statements against collaboration.
Municipal Elections in Lyon: Aulas Refuses to Participate in the Runoff Debate
Former Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas will not participate in the debate with current Mayor Grégory Doucet due to an agreement Doucet reached with La France Insoumise.
In Avignon, the Socialist candidate finds himself on the same list as a parliamentary assistant of Raphaël Arnault
In Avignon, the Socialist and La France Insoumise parties have merged their electoral lists to enhance their chances against the right-wing opposition in the upcoming municipal elections.
Municipal Elections: 'Hypocrite', 'Shame', 'Disgrace'... The PS and the Environmentalists Under Fire for Their Alliances with LFI
The PS and environmentalists are facing criticism over their alliances with La France Insoumise in the municipal elections, highlighting the left's strategy to unite against potential right-wing victories.
French mayoral elections: Fractured vote reshapes alliances ahead of runoff
France's recent mayoral elections reveal a fragmented political landscape, influencing alliances ahead of runoffs.
Municipal Elections 2026: The Grand Ball of Alliances with LFI Disrupts the Left's Runoff Campaign
The upcoming municipal elections in 2026 have seen leftist parties in major French cities forming alliances, especially with La France Insoumise (LFI), while some candidates in cities like Paris and Marseille refuse to join these coalitions.
Municipal Elections in Nantes: PS Mayor Johanna Rolland Seals a Union with La France Insoumise
Johanna Rolland, the Socialist mayor of Nantes, has formed an electoral alliance with the far-left La France Insoumise party for the municipal elections.
Yves Thréard's Editorial: "In the Face of the Shame Agreements Between the Left and LFI"
Yves Thréard criticizes recent alliances between the Left and La France Insoumise (LFI), labeling them as shameful and emphasizing the political dangers they pose.
"He is one of the guardians of Mélenchon's revolution": David Guiraud, the controversial Insoumis at the gates of Roubaix
David Guiraud, a controversial deputy of the leftist movement LFI, is on the verge of winning the mayoral race in Roubaix after receiving 46.64% of the votes in the first round.
"I refuse this compromise": in Toulouse, a PS candidate slams the door after the alliance with LFI
Marc Sztulman, a candidate from the Socialist Party (PS) in Toulouse, has withdrawn from the election following the decision to ally with La France Insoumise (LFI), expressing his refusal to compromise his values for political gain.
Municipal Elections in Toulouse: The Left Unites Behind LFI for the Second Round
The left-wing parties in Toulouse have agreed to unite behind La France Insoumise (LFI) in the second round of the municipal elections after finishing second and third, respectively.
LIVE: Municipal Election Results 2026: Reconquête! Candidate Sarah Knafo Ultimately Qualifies for the Second Round in Paris
Sarah Knafo's qualification for the second round of the 2026 municipal elections in Paris comes after a significant surge from the La France Insoumise party and favorable results for the Rassemblement National in other cities like Marseille.
Municipal Elections: Robert Ménard, Fabien Roussel, David Lisnard... Candidates Elected in the First Round of Voting
Several candidates, including Robert Ménard, Fabien Roussel, and David Lisnard, were elected mayors in the first round of the municipal elections in France, highlighting a shift in local political landscapes.
Guillaume Tabard: "The left under the fire of Mélenchonist grand organs"
The article discusses the political dynamics of the French left, highlighting the tension between La France Insoumise and other left factions, suggesting that their primary focus is to undermine each other rather than oppose right-wing parties.
Local elections in France: Right-wing and Socialists report successes
In the first round of local elections in France, the right-wing Rassemblement National and the leftist La France Insoumise claimed victories, although final results were still pending.
Municipal Election in France: Right and Socialists Report Successes
The first round of municipal elections in France saw gains reported by the far-right Rassemblement National and the leftist La France Insoumise, with a second round of voting scheduled in many areas yet to reach a majority.
Raphaël Glucksmann calls on the left to 'break definitively and without possible return' with LFI
Euro MP Raphaël Glucksmann urges the left to sever ties with Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise during a meeting in Limoges.
Municipal Elections in Nantes: La France Insoumise Calls on Johanna Rolland to Clarify Her Position and Form an 'Anti-Fascist Front'
La France Insoumise urges Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland to clarify her stance and potentially ally against the right in the upcoming municipal elections.
Municipal Elections: François Hollande Refuses Any "Compromise" with La France Insoumise
Former French President François Hollande firmly opposes any electoral compromise with the La France Insoumise party ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, citing concerns over the party's controversial positions.
Municipal Elections: Manuel Bompard Calls for an 'Anti-Fascist Front' on the Left in the Second Round, Even Without 'Agreement' on Programs
Manuel Bompard of LFI urges leftist parties to unite for the second round of municipal elections to prevent a victory for the nationalist right-wing, despite recent tensions with former socialist allies.
The Toxic Mr. Mélenchon Who Divides the French Left
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of France's far-left party, La France Insoumise, continues to claim that conflict is the only path forward in today's political landscape as he prepares for the presidential elections.
Yves Thréard's editorial: 'Faced with Mélenchon, the submissive left'
Yves Thréard discusses the tensions within the French left regarding alliances with Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise ahead of the municipal elections.
Left Alliances: The PS's Double Game Against the Excesses of LFI
The Socialist Party (PS) is distancing itself from Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France insoumise (LFI) at the national level while allowing local unions to form in various cities for municipal elections.
Municipal Elections: The French Opposed to Any Alliance Between LFI and PS
A recent poll reveals that the majority of left-wing supporters in France, excluding La France Insoumise (LFI), prefer a municipal electoral strategy without the participation of LFI in the second round.
Municipal Elections in Toulouse: LFI Candidate François Piquemal to File Complaint Over Death Threats
François Piquemal, a candidate for the Toulouse municipal elections from the Leftist movement La France Insoumise (LFI), has announced plans to file a complaint after receiving death threats believed to come from far-right individuals.
Hauts-de-Seine: a LFI candidate sentenced to 30 months in prison for kidnapping and beating a young woman
Ibrahim Diallo, a candidate for La France insoumise, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for kidnapping and violently assaulting a young woman.
Albert Zennou: "And in the end, despite controversies and polemics, the PS will ally with LFI..."
Albert Zennou argues that, despite significant tensions and controversies, the Socialist Party (PS) will ultimately form an alliance with La France Insoumise (LFI) for electoral purposes.