Overview

• Raphaël Glucksmann has firmly declined to participate in a primary election for the left, citing ideological differences and rejecting any alliance with Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
• François Ruffin has proposed a broad primary spanning figures from Philippe Poutou to François Hollande, aiming to unify the left and boost its chances in 2027.
• La France Insoumise, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, opposes the primary, with Manuel Bompard dismissing it as impractical and misaligned with their values.
• Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, a candidate for Socialist Party leadership, advocates for a distinct socialist platform and rejects alliances with Mélenchon’s party.
• Lucie Castets has called for a meeting on July 2 to discuss a common candidacy, but key figures like Glucksmann have already declined to attend.