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Glucksmann wins French center-left primary
The MEP secures Socialist Party backing for next year's presidential race with over 66% of the vote.
In brief
The MEP secures Socialist Party backing for next year's presidential race with over 66% of the vote. Raphaël Glucksmann won France's center-left primary with over 66% of votes, securing Socialist Party support for the 2027 presidential election. Originally reported by POLITICO.
Glucksmann wins center-left primary
Raphaël Glucksmann, a member of the European Parliament, won France's center-left primary on Sunday with over 66% of votes, beating Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure and three other candidates in the first round.
Glucksmann secures Socialist backing
The leader of Place Publique now has access to Socialist Party funds and a broader base for his candidacy ahead of next year's presidential election. More than 120,000 people voted Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“This result expresses something strong: that a left that is faithful to its values can unite, govern and win.”
Glucksmann faces Mélenchon challenge
Glucksmann now confronts a greater challenge: beating far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon of France Unbowed, who is surging in polls with 14% to 17% support compared to 11% for Glucksmann.
What it means
Raphaël Glucksmann won France's center-left primary with over 66% of votes, securing Socialist Party support for the 2027 presidential election.
