French politics: New Popular Front emerges as major force

NFP has won the most seats in French parliament

NFP could provide France with its next Prime Minister

WEB A month ago, the New Popular Front (NFP) did not exist. Now it has won the most seats in the French parliament and could provide France with its next Prime Minister.

Even as vote counting was still underway across France on Sunday night, one thing was clear: the NFP had made a significant impact on French politics.

The NFP is a broad left-wing electoral alliance that was launched on 10 June 2024.

The NFP is campaigning on a platform that would raise France's monthly minimum wage, lower the legal retirement age to 60, and invest in renewable energy.

An IFOP estimate for broadcaster TF1 said the NFP could win 180-215 seats in parliament in the second voting round.

This would make the NFP the largest party in the French parliament, and would give it the opportunity to form a government.

The NFP's success is a sign of the growing dissatisfaction with the traditional left and right-wing parties in France.

The NFP's victory could also have a major impact on French foreign policy.

The NFP is more critical of the European Union than the traditional left-wing parties in France.

It is also more supportive of Russia than the traditional right-wing parties in France.

The NFP's victory could lead to a more independent French foreign policy.