Olivier Faure, a candidate in the Socialist Party (PS) presidential primary, has emphasized that his party will make its own decisions regarding the upcoming legislative elections, without external influence. Speaking with the newspaper La Marseillaise, Faure said that the PS will determine its strategy independently, noting that no outside force can dictate its choices. He added that the context of the legislative elections, which follow the presidential race, remains uncertain and that the party will decide its approach when the time comes. Faure previously stated during a televised debate between primary candidates that there are "no irreconcilable lefts," and he advocated for unity among leftist forces in the National Assembly. He also emphasized that he does not define his identity in contrast to Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the Left (LFI) party. This stance contrasts with other left candidates, such as Raphaël Glucksmann, who leads the Place Publique movement and is the favorite in the primary. Glucksmann stated during the same debate that there would be no alliance with LFI for the legislative elections, arguing that such a partnership would weaken efforts to defeat the far right. Similarly, Jérôme Guedj, another primary candidate, also ruled out an alliance with LFI. However, Ségolène Royal and Emmanuel Maurel left the possibility open, showing a divide among left candidates on the issue of potential cooperation with LFI. Faure further distanced himself from Mélenchon, stating that while he is a presidential candidate competing with Mélenchon, he does not base his identity on opposition to him. He mentioned that if he wins the primary, he would take responsibility for the disagreements that led him to run separately from Mélenchon. These disagreements include what Faure calls Mélenchon’s "two weights two measures" approach—supporting the Palestinian cause but offering only symbolic support to the Ukrainian resistance, or advocating for environmental policies while proposing to reopen the Nord Stream pipeline with Russia. Faure also criticized Mélenchon for falling into "conspiracy and antisemitic logics," citing examples such as claims that the government is influenced by the Crif, a French Jewish umbrella organization. He also pointed out inconsistencies in Mélenchon’s positions, such as promoting an ecological transition while suggesting the reopening of a Russian gas pipeline.