A profile of Raphaël Glucksmann, the man who wants to be French President
Summary
Raphaël Glucksmann won the primary election to be the French centre-left candidate for president with 66% of the vote. He now faces the challenge of gaining wider support against strong opposition from the far right, led by Marine Le Pen.Key Facts
- Raphaël Glucksmann secured 66% of the vote in the centre-left primary for France’s next presidential election.
- About 140,000 people voted in this primary contest.
- His main opponents were Olivier Faure, who got 14%, and Ségolène Royal, who received 7%.
- Ségolène Royal is a former environment minister and was a presidential candidate in 2007.
- The centre-left aims to rebuild support amid a political scene dominated by far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
- The presidential election is scheduled for 2027.
- Glucksmann represents the social democratic wing of French politics.
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