Political news is in turmoil at the moment with the decision of the Socialist Party to suspend its participation in the New Ecological and Social Popular Union (Nupes). This decision follows sharp disagreements between the PS and La France insoumise on the question of the Hamas attack against Israel.
The PS criticizes La France insoumise for not having clearly condemned the Hamas attacks, which has created tensions within the political alliance. Following a vote during the national council of the PS, it was decided by a narrow majority to put in place a “moratorium on its participation in the work” of the Nupes.
This decision was perceived by Jean-Luc Mélenchon as a rupture of the political alliance and led to the end of the Nupes. In a tweet, Mélenchon accused the leader of the PS, Olivier Faure, of breaking the alliance for personal reasons linked to the question of Israel and Palestine.
Statements from members of the two parties highlighted the deep differences between them, with accusations of a “permanent mess on the left” on the part of the PS and a “pretext” to break on the part of La France insoumise.
The left-wing coalition had already been weakened for several months, with tensions around various subjects such as pension reform, the war in Ukraine and urban riots. The Communist Party also expressed its discontent by passing a resolution declaring Nupes deadlock and calling for a new type of union.
This decision to put in place a moratorium aims to reflect on how to work together in the Assembly and to address the fundamental disagreements that exist between the different parties. Some members of La France insoumise called for an easing of tensions and to find a solution to restore unity.
It remains to be seen how this political situation will evolve and whether a new form of union can be found between the different left-wing parties. Regardless, this decision by the PS to suspend its participation in Nupes demonstrates the deep divisions that run through the French left, highlighting the challenges it faces in coming together and acting coherently.