Rousseau Calls for Left Primary⁣ Before ’27 French Election

French politician ‌Sandrine rousseau is advocating for a left-wing primary to consolidate the ‌camp ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on LCP,⁤ Rousseau,⁣ a member of the environmental party, stated that a unified left is the⁢ “only solution” to ensure their presence in⁤ the election’s first round.

With ⁣the presidential election ⁤two years away, ambitions are rising across the⁤ political spectrum. While the‍ central bloc sees figures like Édouard ⁢Philippe and Gabriel Attal vying for prominence, the National Rally (RN) faces uncertainty between Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. simultaneously⁣ occurring, voices on the left are seeking to unite, aiming for a repeat of the 2012 election when⁣ François Hollande⁤ faced Nicolas Sarkozy.

Following François Ruffin’s proposal⁣ for​ a broad primary, rousseau expressed interest. Having⁣ participated in⁢ the EELV primary in 2021, she now⁢ calls for ⁤the ‍most open primary possible,‌ featuring several candidates. “I do not want it to be a balance‌ of power⁣ or a ⁣conclave,but that it is indeed a democratic debate which​ also interests on the subjects of the left,” rousseau said.

Despite some programmatic disagreements within the left, Rousseau insists that a primary⁣ is essential. ‍She referenced the coalition formed during the 2024 legislative elections, highlighting the need for unity despite⁢ differences. Though, Manuel Bompard‌ of France Insoumise has already rejected the idea of participating in a left-wing primary, a stance shared by Raphaël Gluckmann of Place Publique.

‍ ⁣”There is no other solution. It is indeed ‍a⁣ primary whose auspicious and the result ⁣must be ⁣accepted,” Rousseau stated, emphasizing the‍ importance of accepting the⁤ outcome.

What’s next

The coming months will reveal whether ⁣other left-leaning figures will embrace Rousseau’s ‍call for a primary, or ‌if the left will remain divided ⁣heading into the​ 2027 presidential election.