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FRANCIA Raphaël Glucksmann wins the French left primary in the first round
The Place publique leader won 66.13% in the primary organized by the Socialist Party and his own movement. After the vote, he emerged as the social-democratic camp’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election and called for a break with both Macronism and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s dominance over the left.
Raphaël Glucksmann won the French left’s primary on Sunday in the first round, becoming the social-democratic camp’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election. According to France Info, he secured 66.13% of the vote.
The outlet reported that 120,000 people took part in the primary. Glucksmann finished well ahead of Olivier Faure, the Socialist Party’s first secretary, on 14.48%, followed by Ségolène Royal with 7.62%, Emmanuel Maurel with 5.92% and Jérome Guedj with 5.83%.
Speaking to France 2 in remarks relayed by France Info, Glucksmann said the outcome confirmed broad support for the line he has defended and argued that the left must break with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s hegemony. He also said he intends to unite the Socialist Party, Place publique, the Gauche républicaine et socialiste, and ecological and humanist voters.
Glucksmann ruled out any agreement with La France insoumise and said his project is built around a democratic, republican and social left. He framed his bid as an alternative both to Macronism and to the far right ahead of 2027.
France Info also reported that Olivier Faure pledged to support the winner of the primary. Ségolène Royal, who came third, likewise said she would line up behind Glucksmann, while making clear her disappointment.
Asked about François Hollande, Glucksmann said he would be welcome in a broader effort to unify supporters. In his first interview as the official candidate, he also argued that France’s next election will carry major consequences for Europe’s future and for the defense of democracy against authoritarian temptations.
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