Olivier Faure Announces PS Congress in June and Confirms Candidacy for Re-Election

The Socialist Party leader faces internal criticism over his stance on France Insoumise as he seeks to retain his position after seven years in charge.

Olivier Faure, the current First Secretary of the Socialist Party (PS), has declared his candidacy for re-election during a party congress scheduled for June 2025.
The congress aims to resolve ongoing disputes over the party's direction, particularly its relationship with La France Insoumise (LFI) and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Faure has been criticized by members advocating for a definitive break with LFI and by former President François Hollande, who has called for new leadership within the party.
In defending his leadership, Faure highlighted his commitment to completing his vision of 'rediscovering the left' and reconnecting with disillusioned voters.
The announcement follows tensions from the 2023 PS congress in Marseille, where Faure's election was contested by Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, a proponent of an anti-LFI stance.