During the first debate of the Socialist Party (PS) primary on Wednesday, the party's national secretary, Olivier Faure, suggested considering an alliance with the Unsubmissive (LFI), a left-wing party led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, for future legislative elections. He cited similar voting patterns between the PS and LFI, claiming that the two groups agree on 80% of major issues in the National Assembly. This statement, while somewhat exaggerated, reflects a real trend in their political alignment since the start of the legislature in July 2024. The debate marked the beginning of the Socialist Party primary and the broader "social-democratic space," which includes various left-wing factions. Over three hours, five candidates—Raphaël Glucksmann (Place publique), Emmanuel Maurel (Republican and Socialist Left Party), Ségolène Royal, Olivier Faure (PS), and Jérôme Guedj (PS)—answered questions from a panel of French citizens. While there was initial consensus on several topics, tensions arose when discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the potential for an alliance with LFI. Faure faced strong opposition from Raphaël Glucksmann, who was skeptical of any collaboration with LFI. To justify his stance, Faure highlighted that the PS, including Jérôme Guedj, has voted in line with LFI on 80% of major issues, and with the communists and ecologists on 84% of issues. He argued that these convergences justify exploring new alliances. While the numbers may be slightly inflated, the political closeness between the PS and LFI is undeniable. According to the Datan platform, which analyzes parliamentary voting patterns, the PS and LFI have voted similarly on 72% of issues since July 2024. This alignment is further supported by Jérôme Guedj, who, despite his refusal to form an alliance with LFI, has shown a 75% alignment in voting with the Unsubmissive group. Over 8,434 votes, the two groups have frequently supported similar policies on major issues such as motions of censure against the Barnier government, the abolition of the right of soil in Mayotte, and the Zucman tax. However, they have also had disagreements, particularly on supporting or opposing the current government during certain votes. While a large-scale alliance like the previous Nupes or NFP may not be likely before the 2027 presidential election, temporary coalitions in the National Assembly remain a possibility.