France's left-wing New Popular Front (NPF), now the largest group in parliament, is pushing for a prime minister who will enact their ambitious agenda, including a new wealth tax and petrol price controls. Despite not having an outright majority, the NPF aims to implement policies like raising the minimum wage, imposing a 90% tax on incomes over €400,000, and heavily investing in green initiatives. As political parties negotiate alliances, the future direction of France remains uncertain, with President Macron possibly seeking alliances with moderate left factions while rejecting cooperation with the hard-left France Unbowed party led by the controversial Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

France's political scene has taken an exciting turn with the rise of the New Popular Front (NPF), a left-wing coalition now holding the most seats in parliament. They are pushing for significant changes, including a new wealth tax and controlling petrol prices.

In the recent elections, the NPF secured th...