The Greens will consult their members in early July on a left-wing primary without La France Insoumise (LFI).

The Greens have decided to put to a vote among their members the question of a primary for the left and the Greens for the 2027 presidential election. This internal consultation will take place during the first week of July, as announced by the party's political bureau. Green leader Marine Tondelier has pledged to hold a vote among members on a primary that would exclude La France Insoumise. The political bureau reaffirmed its desire to participate in this type of gathering, despite the discouraging signals sent by other components of the left in recent weeks.

Marine Tondelier is facing internal challenges

This decision comes as Marine Tondelier faces internal challenges. Opponents within the party criticize her for failing to anticipate the likely failure of this primary, a process they consider ill-conceived given the divergent positions of the various left-wing groups. Public statements from all sides offer little hope for successful coordination before the election. The national secretary of the Greens is nevertheless seeking a clear mandate from her party members to pursue this strategy of selective unity.

A moment of truth in July

The July consultation appears to be a moment of truth for the Greens. The party will have to decide between pursuing a left-wing alliance at all costs and the possibility of an independent candidacy if attempts at rapprochement fail. Party members will have to vote on a proposal that prioritizes a primary for the left and the Greens, provided it doesn't become a mere rubber-stamping of an agreement already reached between party leaders. The outcome of this vote will determine the party's strategic direction for the coming months.