Lucie Castets, a prominent figure in the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP), has decided not to run in the upcoming legislative by-election in Isère.

Despite being a potential candidate to replace the resigned LFI deputy Hugo Prevost, Castets announced that the conditions for her candidacy were not met.

She emphasized the importance of unity on the left, stating that the individual candidate matters less than ensuring a leftist victory in the region.

Castets, who has been seen as a unifying figure for the left, faced challenges in aligning with the expectations of La France insoumise, which had reserved the seat for their group.

Her decision reflects ongoing tensions within the left-wing coalition, as the Socialist Party had also shown interest in the candidacy.

Castets' withdrawal highlights the complexities of political alliances and the strategic decisions involved in maintaining unity among diverse leftist factions.