Overview

• François Ruffin has formally announced his determination to represent the left in the 2027 French presidential election, citing 25 years of political engagement as his foundation.
• Ruffin is advocating for a unified left-wing candidacy, calling it a necessity to counter political fragmentation and far-right influence in France.
• The Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed support for a common platform that includes Ruffin and other prominent left-wing figures.
• Ruffin has begun a nationwide tour, starting in Montreuil, aiming to mobilize left-wing supporters, address apathy, and energize political participation.
• He highlights his three electoral victories over the far-right Rassemblement National as evidence of his ability to galvanize opposition to extremism.