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The Left Front, an alliance of left-wing political parties and organizations in France, was formed ahead of the 2009 European Parliament election. Initiated by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the coalition aimed to challenge both traditional left and right-wing parties and promote a progressive agenda encompassing anti-capitalist, ecologist, and anti-neoliberal policies. The Left Front achieved significant success in the election, emerging as the third-largest political force in France.