Common base regains key National Assembly posts with RN support
With support from the Rassemblement National (RN), the common base has regained control of key positions in the National Assembly. This unexpected alliance follows tense legislative elections. The details of this deal highlight the fragility of the new parliamentary setup.
Le Monde's article dated October 3, 2025, reports that during the constitutive session of the National Assembly, the socle commun – an alliance of left and center deputies – secured the presidency of the institution and several influential committee chairs. This success is attributed to the benevolent abstention of the Rassemblement National (RN), which holds 150 seats and refuses open alliance but tacitly supports this reconquest.
The background dates to the July 2024 legislative elections, which produced a parliament without an absolute majority. The Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) and Macronists initially dominated, but internal rifts weakened their grip. 'This is a victory for the common base, which preserves republican balance,' said an anonymous spokesperson from the group, quoted in the article.
For its part, the RN, led by Jordan Bardella, justifies its stance by a desire to 'block the far left extremes.' An RN official explains: 'We don't vote for them, but we don't oppose them either on these essential posts.' This strategy allows the far-right party to position itself as a pivotal actor without directly endorsing cohabitation.
The implications are significant: the common base now controls legislative debates and appointments, potentially hindering RN reforms. However, the article notes that this arrangement remains fragile, with ongoing tensions over issues like immigration and the 2026 budget. No contradictions are noted in the single source, which draws on parliamentary insiders.
Paris, home to the National Assembly, remains the hub of these political maneuvers.