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By aligning forces for the 2022 legislative election, both the left and center-left parties attempted to counteract the detrimental impact of vote-splitting. They formed the New Popular, Ecological and Social Union (NUPES) in a bid to support Mélenchon’s prime ministerial ambitions. Although the alliance achieved significant electoral success, the underlying tensions and differences among the parties led to its eventual collapse, particularly after the Socialists suspended their participation amidst controversial decisions by Mélenchon regarding international conflicts.