French centre left must wage ‘existential battle’ to prevent far right winning presidency
Summary
Raphaël Glucksmann has been chosen as the French centre-left candidate for the 2027 presidential election. He warns that the far-right, led by Marine Le Pen, is close to winning power and calls for a strong effort to prevent this. Glucksmann is pro-Europe, pro-Ukraine, and aims to revive social democracy in France.Key Facts
- Raphaël Glucksmann won the centre-left primary organized by the Socialist party.
- He describes the 2027 election as a historic moment with a likely harsh campaign.
- Glucksmann is currently polling between 9% and 14%, behind Marine Le Pen and other candidates.
- The Socialist party has not had its own candidate since 1969 before Glucksmann’s nomination.
- He refuses to work with radical left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who polls higher.
- Glucksmann emphasizes the need to regain the working-class vote and focus on environmental policy.
- He has a background as an essayist, intellectual, European lawmaker, and international human rights campaigner.
- His partner, Léa Salamé, is a well-known French TV journalist who has paused her work during his campaign.
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