Presidential 2027: between pessimism and hope, the atmosphere at the Fête de l’Humanité
Left-wing supporters present at the Fête de l'Humanité show a mixed state of mind as 2027 approaches, between fears about the RN and divisions over the candidacies.
Quick Look
At the Fête de l'Humanité, left-wing supporters displayed mixed morale and divisions in the face of the 2027 presidential election, oscillating between fear of the National Rally and questions about the candidacies, notably that of Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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Why It Matters
The French presidential election of 2027 raises questions within the left about its divisions and the balance of power against the National Rally.
The left-wing sympathizers, encountered at the Fête de l'Humanité, are a little pessimistic as 2027 approaches. But there is no question of letting themselves be discouraged. After all, Humanity Day is a party.
Under a bright sun in the Paris region, the participants took advantage of the event. But on everyone's minds, there is also the presidential election. “There is a different atmosphere with obviously a lot of debate on this presidential election, with the risk of the RN,” testifies a supporter.
The state of mind is mixed here, between those who think things are going badly for the left and those who do not want to admit defeat. “I feel rather bad, everyone wants to go to this presidential election and there is not room for everyone,” said one participant. Another supporter wants to continue to believe in it: “We have to persevere and we have to believe in it, because if we don’t believe in it, it’s not likely to happen.”
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is not unanimous
For this student, the choice is made: Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the first round, to try to make the left win. “He is the one who is the most rational from a climate point of view in particular, who has the most ideas for the future. He made 22% in 2022, there is no reason for him to do less next year,” explains the student. “It doesn’t exactly correspond to my political ideal, but it’s still the one with the most chance statistically speaking,” believes the student.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is well ahead of the left in the polls, even in the second round in certain voting intentions. For his part, the communist Fabien Roussel is trying his luck again this year, after having obtained around 2% in 2022. Because at the Fête de l'Humanité, Jean-Luc Mélenchon does not please everyone. “Mélenchon proclaimed himself a very long time ago,” criticizes a sympathizer. "I don't understand the strategy of the Insoumis at the base, to go on campaign alone. Jean-Luc Mélenchon declared his candidacy before everyone else, in fact, he bypassed everyone."
Many are also thinking about the second round of the presidential election and fear that in the event of a second round between Jean-Luc Mélenchon and the National Rally, the LFI candidate will not be able to form a Republican roadblock on his name.
Open Questions
- How will the left manage to unite for 2027?
- Will Jean-Luc Mélenchon be the only major candidate of the left?
