The political landscape in the Isère region of France is currently in flux following the resignation of Hugo Prevost, a former member of La France Insoumise (LFI), due to serious allegations of sexual misconduct.

This has led to a legislative by-election in the first constituency of Isère, sparking a complex political maneuvering among left-wing parties.

Olivier Véran, a former government spokesperson and minister, has announced he will not run for the seat, instead endorsing his former deputy, Camille Galliard-Minier.

Meanwhile, the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) is experiencing internal tensions over candidate selection.

Lyes Louffok, an LFI candidate from Paris, is likely to be nominated, but local Socialist Party members are pushing for Amandine Germain, a local figure, arguing she has a better chance of uniting the left.

The situation underscores the challenges of maintaining unity within the NFP as they prepare for the upcoming election.