French Socialist Party struggles as Les Républicains rise

The French Socialist Party (PS) is struggling, while the Les Républicains (LR) party is experiencing a resurgence, reversing their previous positions. The PS is facing internal divisions and a decline in membership. LR members are energized by their recent congress and the leadership of Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, while the PS is preparing for a challenging meeting in Nancy. The PS's leader, Olivier Faure, was narrowly re-elected, and the party is now divided into three factions. A year ago, LR was struggling, but the PS showed signs of recovery after the European elections. The PS, once dominant on the left, now has only 39,000 members and faces an uncertain future.