Political Scientist: Glucksmann Faces Uphill Task Uniting Left

· Politics · France

French presidential candidate Raphael Glucksmann said the "battle begins" to revive the country's divided left ahead of the 2027 election, after being elected Sunday as the centre-left candidate with more than 66 percent of the vote. A political scientist told FRANCE 24 that Glucksmann, an EU lawmaker, faces the difficult task of bringing together left-wing parties that have long failed to coordinate. His candidacy is an attempt to present a unified alternative in a race that will shape France's political future.

Why it matters：Uniting France's left is a decisive test that will shape the 2027 presidential race.

Key points

  • Glucksmann was elected the centre-left candidate with more than 66 percent of the vote
  • He said the 'battle begins' to revive the divided left
  • A political scientist said he faces an uphill task uniting left-wing parties

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