France: Founder of small centre-left party wins presidential primary

Raphaël Glucksmann, the 46-year-old founder of the Place Publique party and a member of the European Parliament, has won the presidential primary organized by the French Socialist Party and its centre-left allies. The vote, held this Sunday, establishes Glucksmann as a primary candidate for the upcoming election cycle.

This victory marks the emergence of Glucksmann as a significant political figure within the French opposition. By securing the nomination of this coalition, he is positioned to lead the centre-left platform in the broader presidential campaign.