French Socialist Party Faces Leadership Crisis Ahead of June Congress

Olivier Faure's re-election bid sparks opposition from Carole Delga, who threatens to leave the party, as internal divisions deepen.

Olivier Faure, the current First Secretary of the Socialist Party, is campaigning for re-election at the June 2025 congress in Nancy.
Carole Delga has publicly opposed Faure, stating she will leave the party if he remains leader, citing frustrations with internal party factionalism.
Delga has allied with Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, who is positioning himself as a potential leader with a focus on work, education, culture, and Europe.
François Hollande expressed hope that the congress could resolve internal conflicts and strengthen the Socialist Party, though Delga remains skeptical.
Regional gatherings, such as one in Brittany hosted by Loïg Chesnais-Girard, have highlighted the party's divisions and efforts to build alliances.