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FRANCIA France’s social-democratic primary opens with Raphaël Glucksmann ahead of Olivier Faure
The first round starts on Friday with five contenders in the race. According to France Info, the contest follows weeks of sharp internal clashes within the socialist camp.
The first round of France’s social-democratic primary begins on Friday and continues on Saturday, with five contenders seeking the presidential nomination. According to France Info, the frontrunner is Place publique MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, while his main challenger is Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure.
France Info reported that the campaign has been overshadowed by intense internal fighting within the socialist space. The outlet said Glucksmann became the main target of criticism from Faure and Ségolène Royal, highlighting deep tensions among figures who nevertheless back broadly similar political proposals.
The outlet also argued that a decisive first-round win could help the party contain its divisions and build momentum ahead of the presidential election. In that context, France Info said polling for 2027 places Glucksmann between 11% and 14%, making him the only figure in that camp seen as capable of challenging Jean-Luc Mélenchon for leadership of the French left.
At the same time, France Info referred to François Hollande as a possible fallback option outside the primary itself, amid the divisions affecting the Socialist Party.
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