The French Socialist Party (PS) is considering a "two-stage primary" to select its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The first stage would involve a "social-democratic" designation open to party members, supporters of Raphaël Glucksmann's Place Publique, and potentially Bernard Cazeneuve. The winner would then compete against other left-wing parties in a second round.
The French Socialist Party (PS) is considering a "two-stage primary" to select its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The first stage would involve a "social-democratic" designation open to PS members, Place Publique, and theoretically Bernard Cazeneuve. The winner would then face other left-wing parties in a broader primary in July 2025.
Socialist Party members in France will vote in early July on their strategy for the upcoming presidential election, including whether to participate in a left-wing primary. The decision will shape the party's approach to the national vote.
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