Left-wing Primary: Socialist Activists Express Reservations About Supporting Raphaël Glucksmann
In Paris, Socialist Party members say they are satisfied that a primary is being organized, while showing limited support for Raphaël Glucksmann's candidacy, despite backing from two of Olivier Faure's main rivals.
According to an article in Le Monde published on September 19, 2026, socialist activists interviewed in Paris are pleased about a left-wing primary being held, though some regret, according to the newspaper, that its scope is considered limited.
Le Monde reports that Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol and Boris Vallaud, presented as the two main opponents of Socialist Party first secretary Olivier Faure, have lent their support to Place publique's candidate, Raphaël Glucksmann, as part of this primary.
However, according to the same article, activists close to these two officials appear less convinced by this candidacy. The article's headline cites remarks from activists saying that Raphaël Glucksmann "is not from the PS," a comment that Le Monde highlights to illustrate the reservations expressed on the ground.
The newspaper does not specify, in the available excerpt, the extent of these reservations or the detailed motivations of the activists interviewed. It does indicate, however, that the question of the primary's scope is a matter of debate among the people met in Paris.
This situation illustrates, according to Le Monde, a possible gap between the positions taken by certain Socialist Party leaders and the sentiments expressed by some of their usual supporters, as this internal left-wing electoral deadline approaches.
Sources
- « Il n’est pas au PS » : rencontre avec des militants socialistes peu enclins à soutenir Raphaël Glucksmann pour la primaire à gauche — Le Monde — Une
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