Overview

• François Ruffin formally initiated his 'Notre France' campaign on April 1, 2025, positioning himself as a key contender for the 2027 French presidential election.
• Ruffin's campaign seeks to unify a fragmented left, distancing himself from La France Insoumise and the Socialist Party while advocating grassroots engagement.
• He has proposed abolishing police identity checks and supporting the wearing of the hijab for school trip chaperones, emphasizing inclusivity and social justice.
• Ruffin criticized the moral and political failures of elites, framing his campaign as a populist response to systemic inequalities and far-right resilience.
• While his campaign has gained momentum, questions remain about his ability to consolidate support across a divided left-wing landscape.