Caught up by its alliances with LFI, the left loses bastions but saves the big cities
In recent municipal elections, the left in France retained major cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, but lost ground in smaller cities to the right.
Alexis Brézet's Editorial: 'Alliance of the Left and LFI, Disgrace and Defeat'
Alexis Brézet critiques the alliance between leftist parties and LFI, arguing it led to electoral defeats in several cities in France.
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 Elections 2026: In Toulouse, Jean-Luc Moudenc Resists Against the Left United Behind LFI's François Piquemal
In the upcoming municipal elections in Toulouse, outgoing mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc from the center-right is leading against leftist candidate François Piquemal.
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: In Roubaix, David Guiraud Ends 12 Years of Right-Wing Rule in Favor of LFI
David Guiraud has won the mayoral election in Roubaix, marking the end of over a decade of right-wing leadership in the city.
2026 Municipal Election Results: In Roubaix, David Guiraud (LFI) Elected Mayor with 54% of the Votes, According to Initial Estimates
David Guiraud from LFI has been elected mayor of Roubaix with 54% of the votes in the second round of municipal elections.
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.
Free transport, municipal mutual insurance, free bicycles... In Saint-Denis, who will pay the generous bill of the new LFI mayor?
The newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, faces skepticism over the financial implications of his ambitious social promises in a city where many residents live in poverty.
"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.
"Every day, I receive panicked calls": in Toulouse, the PS-LFI alliance crystallizes the anxiety of the business community
A coalition of Toulouse business leaders has issued an appeal to vote against far-left candidate François Piquemal in the upcoming municipal elections, expressing their fear of economic instability.
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.
"I have evolved deeply": convicted of domestic violence, the LFI candidate for the mayoralty of Argenteuil abandoned by the PS and the Greens
Yassin Zeghli, a candidate for mayor in Argenteuil, has lost support from socialists and greens following revelations of his past domestic violence conviction.
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.
"It scares me more than the RN!": in Avignon, facing the PS-LFI alliance, the attempt at a 'republican front' against Raphaël Arnault
Olivier Galzi leads a campaign against the PS-LFI alliance in Avignon, positioning himself as a counter to the leftist deputy Raphaël Arnault.
"Out LFI!", "anti-Jew!": the unsubmissive candidate for the Toulouse mayor François Piquemal booed during a commemoration of anti-Semitic attacks
François Piquemal, a candidate for mayor in Toulouse representing the left-wing party LFI, faced boos and hostile chants during a memorial event for victims of anti-Semitic attacks.
Frédéric Dabi: Macronist Voters are 'Stuck Between LFI and RN'
Frédéric Dabi discusses the challenges faced by Macronist voters who feel trapped between the far-left and far-right political parties in France.
Municipal Elections 2026: This 'Anti-Fascist Front' of the Left and LFI That Almost Never Opposes RN
The article critiques the alliance of left-wing parties with LFI, highlighting their lack of opposition to the National Rally (RN) in municipal elections.
Municipal Elections 2026: Sophia Chikirou Will Face Rachida Dati and Emmanuel Grégoire on Figaro TV and BFMTV
Sophia Chikirou, the LFI candidate for the Paris mayoralty, will participate in a debate with her opponents Rachida Dati and Emmanuel Grégoire, ahead of the second round of the municipal elections.
In Chalon-sur-Saône, the new LFI elected officials approach the courts to allow female municipal advisors to wear the veil
Newly elected LFI officials in Chalon-sur-Saône are seeking legal intervention to amend a municipal regulation preventing female advisors from wearing religious veils.
‘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.
Municipal Elections 2026: Last Communist Stronghold of the Lyon Suburbs, Vénissieux in the Sights of LFI
Vénissieux, a long-standing communist stronghold in the Lyon suburbs, faces a competitive municipal election with the incumbent mayor narrowly leading her insubordinate rival.
Omar Youssef Souleimane: 'LFI seeks to absorb its allies until they become unrecognizable'
Omar Youssef Souleimane criticizes the French Socialist Party for allying with the leftist party LFI despite previous promises to avoid such agreements.
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).
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.
In Saint-Denis, the Insoumis Mayor Bally Bagayoko Aims to Embody Mélenchon's 'New France'
Bally Bagayoko, the new Insoumis mayor of Saint-Denis, seeks to shape the city's identity around the concept of Mélenchon's 'New France' after defeating the incumbent socialist.
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).
In a favorable position to turn the page on Gaël Perdriau in Saint-Étienne, the Socialists reject merging with LFI
Régis Juanico of the Socialist Party is leading the local elections in Saint-Étienne, indicating a desire among voters to move past the Gaël Perdriau scandal.
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: Crif Denounces 'Union of Shame' After Agreement Between Grégory Doucet and LFI
The Crif of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes expresses grave concern over the political agreement between Lyon's mayor Grégory Doucet and LFI candidate Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi.
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.
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.
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.
For the Toulouse Employers, the PS/LFI Alliance is a "Very Bad Surprise"
The Toulouse employers' organization criticizes the PS/LFI alliance as a detrimental surprise that may harm local businesses.
"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.
Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: No Alliance Between Ecologist Pierre Hurmic and LFI, Moving Towards an Open Second Round
In Bordeaux's municipal elections, ecologist incumbent Pierre Hurmic has announced there will be no political alliance with the leftist LFI party as he prepares for a potentially competitive second round.
Sharing the map between Grégoire and Dati, LFI stronger than Chikirou... What the vote by district in Paris reveals
The first round of municipal elections in Paris highlights significant district-level voting trends, with Emmanuel Grégoire leading.
Municipal Elections: What Weight Does LFI Have in the Total Left Vote in the First Round?
LFI shows a significant impact on the left vote in major French cities, securing leading positions in several elections.
"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 2026: After LFI's Victory in Saint-Denis, Activists Sing 'We Are All Children of Gaza' at the Town Hall
Following his victory in the municipal elections, new mayor Bally Bagayoko's supporters celebrated with chants, including solidarity with Gaza.
Municipal Elections 2026: In Saint-Denis, the images of the new LFI mayor, Bally Bagayoko, carried in triumph
Bally Bagayoko was elected as the new mayor of Saint-Denis with a significant victory in the municipal elections.
The RN and LFI 'great winners', a 'setback' for Macron... The first round of the municipal elections seen by the foreign press
The first round of the French municipal elections has highlighted the political divisions in the country, with significant victories for the National Rally (RN) and France Insoumise (LFI), signaling challenges for President Macron.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: Benoît Payan Files His Lists for the Second Round Without Sébastien Delogu and LFI
Benoît Payan has filed his lists for the second round of the municipal elections in Marseille, excluding LFI's Sébastien Delogu after rejecting a proposal for collaboration against the National Rally.
Municipal Elections 2026: Are You Shocked by Local Agreements Between the Left and LFI?
With less than a week to go until the first round of the municipal elections in France, Le Figaro examines voter intentions in major cities and discusses local alliances between the Left and LFI.