French Social democratic primary: Raphaël Glucksmann wins big in first round
With more than 66% in the primary, French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann is chosen as the social-democratic candidate for France’s 2027 presidential election. On X, he insists that "a left true to its values can unite, govern and win".
In the first round of the French social-democratic primary, Raphaël Glucksmann secured a significant victory with 66.17% of the vote, as announced by the organisers. The primary, which drew 120,787 voters, was marked by a high turnout of 86%, giving the left hope to build momentum. Socialist Party chief Olivier Faure came in second place with 14%, while former presidential candidate Ségolène Royal finished third with less than 8%.
Candidates Jérôme Guedj and Emmanuel Maurel each received nearly 6% of the vote. Glucksmann emphasized that the purpose of the primary was not to win a quarrel within the left, but to unite, govern, and ultimately win the presidential election by turning away from Macronism, stopping the far right, and changing lives. The primary, disrupted by a cyberattack, was extended until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Despite disruptions, a turnout of at least 80% was deemed necessary for the primary to be considered a success. While other political forces like Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon are already in the race, the latter remained prominent in televised debates and discussions about potential alliances for the legislative elections.
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