The leader of France's main conservative party, the Republicans, has caused upheaval by proposing an alliance with the far-right party in the upcoming snap elections. This unprecedented move has drawn strong criticism within his own party, as mainstream French politics traditionally distanced themselves from the far right. The election, called by President Macron after his party's defeat in the European Parliament elections, has prompted the Republicans to seek an alliance to maintain their influence in the National Assembly. This shift signals a potential fracture within the party and reflects a broader trend of increased acceptance of the far right in French politics.