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France’s Socialist Party suspended Philippe Brun and barred him from the presidential primary
The lawmaker from Eure was provisionally sidelined after accusations of sexist and sexual violence, according to France Info. Brun said he does not know what he is accused of and said he was shocked by the decision.
France’s Socialist Party decided to provisionally suspend lawmaker Philippe Brun and remove him from the social-democratic primary for the 2027 presidential election, France Info reported, citing party leadership sources.
According to the party’s national leadership, as quoted by the outlet, it was informed Tuesday night of facts that could fall under criminal law concerning the MP. The party said it does not compromise on defending women’s rights, that it must hear the testimony it has received, and that it is not meant to replace the competent bodies and courts.
France Info said several France Télévisions sources described the accusations as involving sexist and sexual violence. Under the PS’s internal rules, a member can be suspended on a precautionary basis while awaiting a decision from the relevant disciplinary commission.
Brun, the 34-year-old MP for Eure, said in a statement that he learned of the measure with shock and that he does not know what he is accused of. He also said, according to France Info, that a former staffer whom he had dismissed for serious misconduct had reportedly contacted the party leadership shortly before the decision. He added that he had not been heard by the party’s commissions.
With Brun out, five candidates remain cleared to take part in the social-democratic left primary: Olivier Faure, Jérôme Guedj, Emmanuel Maurel, Raphaël Glucksmann and Ségolène Royal, according to the primary commission. France Info also reported that the vote is scheduled for October 9-10 and October 16-17.
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About this piece. Written by El Notero with AI assistance, from reporting published by the outlet cited above. El Notero did no original reporting on this story.
