Karim Bouamrane Seeks to Unite Opposition Against Olivier Faure at Socialist Party Congress

The mayor of Saint-Ouen calls for a unified front to challenge the leadership of Olivier Faure, aiming to reshape the party's direction ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

• Karim Bouamrane, the 52-year-old mayor of Saint-Ouen, has emerged as a prominent figure opposing Olivier Faure's leadership of the Socialist Party (PS).
• He is urging other factions within the party to consolidate their efforts and present a unified opposition during the congress, which concludes on June 15, 2025.
• Bouamrane criticizes Faure for representing stagnation and calls for a 'new story' to revitalize the party's authority and prepare for the 2027 presidential race.
• The congress follows the contentious 2023 Marseille meeting, where leadership disputes left the party divided and without a clear direction.
• Bouamrane's national ambitions, previously hinted at during speculation about a potential prime ministerial role, are now clearly tied to reshaping the PS and its future strategy.

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