The left unites against the far right in France: a new “Popular Front” is being founded
The statement noted that these parties will support a single candidate in all constituencies starting from the first round of local elections, and that this candidate will implement a political program that includes the measures that a new “Popular Front” government, if formed, will take within 100 days.
“Popular Front” The “Popular Front” was the name given to the coalition formed by left-wing parties that ruled the country from 1936 to 1938 during the French Third Republic.
“Our goal is to govern in order to find solutions to democratic, environmental, social and peace-related emergencies,” the statement said, calling for people to join demonstrations against the current situation in the country.
The joint statement was signed by the Left Generation Movement, which aims to join the “Popular Front,” environmental group People’s Square, and the Republican and Socialist Left parties.
After the European elections, President Macron dissolved Parliament
In the AP poll of French constituencies, the far-right RN came in first by a large margin with 31.37% of the vote, with Macron’s party, L’Onaissance, coming in second with 14.60%.
After the Associated Press published the election results, President Macron announced his decision to dissolve Parliament and hold early elections between June 30 and July 7.
