Boris Vallaud Declares Candidacy for Socialist Party Leadership

The upcoming Socialist Party Congress in June will see Vallaud challenge Olivier Faure and Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol for the top position.

Boris Vallaud, leader of the Socialist deputies, announced his candidacy for the position of First Secretary of the Socialist Party on March 13, emphasizing unity and collective leadership.
The election will take place during the Socialist Party Congress scheduled for June 13-15, with preliminary votes on policy orientations beginning on May 27.
Incumbent Olivier Faure is seeking re-election, while Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol and other potential candidates, including Hélène Geoffroy, are also expected to compete.
Vallaud has called for a 'Congress of reconciliation' to heal divisions from the 2023 Marseille Congress and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Key issues for the Congress include defining the party's political direction, addressing alliances with other left-wing groups, and preparing for upcoming electoral challenges.