This Sunday, France has important local votes. The Socialist Party wants to win in Paris. They were in charge for 25 years. Now, another group might lead the city. This can change national politics.
These votes show what people think. It is like a test before the big president vote. Left-wing parties are working together. Socialists are with the Greens and France Unbowed. They want to join voters against the right.
But some people do not like France Unbowed. They worry about its leader, Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Some say his words are bad for Jewish people. This makes their group not so strong.
Paris is a very big city. If the left loses in Paris, they may have less power. The hard-right group may win in other places. This shows more people like conservative ideas.
But Toulouse has good news. Here, left-wing parties are united. France Unbowed and Socialists have one team. They are likely to win. Their votes together are more than the mayor's.
Paris results are important. They help parties plan for future votes. The left must show they are a good choice. People will decide if they want change.