Les Ecologistes

Les Ecologistes (The Ecologists) are a French political party focused on environmentalism. They are currently newsworthy due to recent municipal elections in 2026 where they suffered significant defeats in cities like Bordeaux, Besançon, and Strasbourg, although they narrowly retained Lyon. These losses mark a setback after gains in the 2020 elections. The party's leader, Marine Tondelier, is also in the news, both for her pregnancy and her advocacy for legalizing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in France. Furthermore, Les Ecologistes are involved in ongoing debates and strategic considerations with other left-wing parties like La France Insoumise (LFI) and the Socialist Party (PS) regarding alliances for future elections, including the upcoming presidential election. Their performance in the municipal elections is being analyzed to determine the best approach for these alliances. They also participate in local politics, such as in Seine-Saint-Denis, where they have elected officials from diverse backgrounds.