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French Socialists Splinter Over 2027 Strategy as Vallaud Exits and Faure Keeps Primary Option Open

The rift raises the chance of multiple left candidates in next year’s presidential race.

Overview

  • François Ruffin said Tuesday he will run for president if the left refuses a primary.
  • Boris Vallaud quit the PS leadership Friday, accusing Olivier Faure of solitary decision‑making.
  • Vallaud proposes talks among non‑LFI parties to write a shared program before choosing a candidate.
  • Olivier Faure keeps the door open to a non‑LFI primary and says partners want clear rules to pick one nominee.
  • A Glucksmann campaign memo that leaked Tuesday about which voters to court and avoid drew fresh attacks from rivals on the left.