The bigger picture: What do the recent French elections mean for climate change?
On 8th July, the leftwing alliance, New Popular Front, won 182 seats in France’s parliament, becoming the largest force in government, but missing out on an outright majority. The results shocked France, as opinion polls predicted Le Pen’s National Rally to take the lead.
Following the news, Nature reported that scientists were relieved by the far-right’s defeat, as they feared the introduction of climate scepticism into the National Assembly.If successful, the National Rally called for an increase in public spending which “would squeeze research and other investment”, having the harshest effect on climate science and the energy transition. However, a hung parliament presents uncertainty for those scientists, with few believing that the new parliament will make a positive difference to research and higher education.
The Left-wing alliance has called for a climate plan aiming to make France carbon neutral by 2050, as well as a powerhouse in renewable energies such as offshore wind and hydroelectric power. Green party leader Marine Tondelier has also emerged as a stand-out voice in the campaign, being tipped for the position of Prime Minister.
As a hung parliament, time will tell whether the green ambitions of the left-wing alliance will push through.
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