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Marine Tondelier Secures Re-Election as Ecologistes Leader Amid Internal Criticism

Tondelier consolidates her leadership with an eye on the 2027 presidential race, despite concerns over democratic practices within the party.

Marine Tondelier, la secrétaire nationale des Écologistes.
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Marine Tondelier au salon de l'Agriculture, à Paris, le 25 février 2025.
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Overview

  • Marine Tondelier is set to be re-elected as the Ecologistes' leader, with support from 2,500 party members, and faces minimal competition from less prominent candidates.
  • Internal dissent has grown over changes to party electoral rules, which critics claim favor Tondelier's allies and undermine democratic transparency.
  • Under Tondelier’s leadership, the Ecologistes have significantly expanded their membership, support base, and local political representation across France.
  • Tondelier positions herself as a unifying figure for the left, aiming to counter the influence of right-wing populism and build alliances ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
  • Despite criticism, Tondelier emphasizes her successes in raising the party's visibility and influence, while preparing to solidify her role in shaping the left’s future strategy.