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Olivier Faure denied pushing Philippe Brun out of the Socialist primary
The French Socialist Party leader said he did not seek to remove the lawmaker, who was suspended after accusations of violence and harassment. He also defended the decision taken by his party.
Olivier Faure, first secretary of France’s Socialist Party, denied having played any role in Philippe Brun’s removal from the left-wing primary after the lawmaker was suspended amid accusations of violence and harassment.
According to France Info, Faure said he had no intention of sidelining Brun from the internal contest. He also said he now hopes the justice system will move quickly.
France Info reported that Philippe Brun was placed under precautionary suspension from both the Socialist Party and the Socialist group in the National Assembly. The Eure lawmaker said he was stunned by the move and accused Faure of politically destroying him.
The same outlet said Brun is facing allegations of physical violence and harassment. Faure said the accusations came from a staff member who had reportedly been Brun’s partner and whom he had dismissed, adding that the claims were serious enough to warrant suspension.
Faure also said, according to France Info, that he supported the decision and stressed that when women speak about suffering and say they have been victims of sexist or sexual violence, he chooses to believe them. The outlet noted, however, that no allegation of sexual violence has been mentioned in Brun’s case.
At the same time, Faure said he still values Philippe Brun’s work and his contribution to the Socialist Party, and added that he had considered Brun’s presence in the primary to be worthwhile.
In the interview referenced in the source material, Faure also addressed his proposals for the 2027 budget, especially on wages, taxation and pensions, defended his own candidacy in the primary against Raphaël Glucksmann, discussed his relationship with La France Insoumise and responded to suspicions that he had helped Ségolène Royal’s candidacy.
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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.
