Elections in France: the left began to form a common front for legislative elections

The left began to unite with France to deal with elections in Junewhich will complete the government of re -elected President Emmanuel Macron.

The dream of the leader of France Insumisa (LFI), Jean-Luc Mélenchonis beginning to come true, after it closed at midnight on May 1st a historical agreement with environmentalists (EELV) “for a common platform” and give them 100 constituents. This Monday may close with the socialists and communists.

But Mélenchon’s idea was to push himself as prime minister and force President Macron a residence if the left won a majority on June 12 and 19 in the French National Assembly it is growing. Negotiations with the PS socialists began on Monday. The communists have already declared will be part of this agreement.

The disgruntled socialist “elephants”

Not all socialists are happy with this idea, especially the so -called “elephants” of the party.

“This is a meeting without conditions for Jean Luc Mélenchon and I do not see how this radical program allows the left and the French to unite,” warned Jean Christophe Cambadelis, the former secretary of the socialist party.

Mélenchon was a former socialist, who served as minister of higher education under the government of Lionel Jospin until he left the party. Their Ni votes, (Neither one or THE other) decided Macron’s election against Le Pen last Sunday.

The details of the agreement

The Insumisos and the ecologists agreed a minimum salary of 1400 eurosyes, the retirement at age 60when the government wants to extend it to 65 years and at the same time, “a disobedience” against some European rules.

Between the representatives of the EELV and the insurgent “rebels”, now we need to talk about the New Popular Ecoologist and Social Union.

On the environmentalist side, Sandra Regol praised “a step towards the possibility of another majority. And long live the New Popular Ecoologist and Social Union!”

Eric Piolle sees this as a “great step towards the constitution of a humanist, ecological and left arch“.” We’re waiting for you! “Launched environmentalist Marine Tondelier to communists and socialists. For Yannick Jadot, environmentalist leader, radio silence. But” he’s obviously in favor “, assured Julien Bayou, on Monday morning in BFM-TV.

The communists will begin their negotiations this Monday, after Mélenchon ends with the socialists. They believe the deal could be finalized in the day, according to Fabian Roussel.

“This is the great aspiration of 11 million voters to see the left united. There is no other way. You cannot go to the election today with the only ambition to be the champion of the opposition. My concept of politics is to be a government force”, Explained the communist leader.

After a massive parade on May 1, in which the left was shown along with the unions, although the march was entered by the Black Blocs and turned violent, it was a symbolic day to start negotiations with the left union in France.

they need seek a legislative majoritywhen the extreme right gets 42 percent of the vote in the presidential elections and Marine Le Pen can get 100 seats in the French parliament.

In addition to a “campaign parliament” as in the Popular Union — the formation led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon for the presidential election—, the two forces are proposing to form a “multiple majority”, seeking ‘a Intergroup to complete and continue. this usual work after the election ‘.

Raising the minimum wage to 1,400 euros, retirement to 60 years, price freezing of basic needs, ecological planning or the Sixth Republic some of the aforementioned milestones.

There is no tension in Europe. Both parties agreed on a lengthy argument that, at the same time, advocated disobedience to certain European regulations and respect for the rule of law. Something that satisfies everyone.

“In order to implement our program and thus respect the mandate given to us by the French, we need to overcome these barriers and be prepared to disobey certain European policies. (In particular economic and budgetary, such as the agreement on stability and growth, competition law, the productivist and neoliberal orientation of common agricultural policy, etc.). This can only be done with respect for the rule of law ”, acknowledged Alain Coulombel, member of EELV executive office.

“We have reformulated a lot so that there is no ambiguity on our part about our will to continue the development of Europe,” he added.

More socialist and communist

The parade on May 1 was full of symbolic images: the handshake of former socialist Jean Luc Mélenchon with the general secretary of the PS, Olivier Faure, the communists climbed up to shake hands with those in the “tank” of the rebels. . Mélenchon interacted with the public throughout the afternoon, along with cafes around Republic Square.

From the Sunday of Macron’s victory until this May 1, the climate of misunderstanding changed and improved. From doubt to enthusiasm.

In a few days, discussions progressed. Of the two electoral districts in Paris proposed by the LFI, environmentalists are getting five (the 3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th and 13th wards), including one planned for Sandrine Rousseau in the 13th arrondissement and Julien Bayou in the 11th arrondissement.

There are so many constituencies that the Socialists do not give up easily and that should lead to new negotiations starting this Monday, May 2 in a three-way meeting (LFI, EELV, PS).

Paris, correspondent

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