On the Left the Battle Accelerates, Glucksmann and Mélenchon Lug the Ecologists
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Sunday's day symbolically staged the duel expected between the two men: Jean-Luc Mélenchon judging "the possible victory" by closing in the morning the demonstration of strength of the LFI summer university, Raphaël Glucksmann candidate in the evening at the TF1 JT to "relevate France". Before reaching this point, however, the founder of Place publique will have to pass through the primary box organized by his movement and the Socialist Party. B…
Most of the contenders made their debut at the end of August, marking the start of the campaign. Jean-Luc Mélenchon delivered a speech at LFI's summer universities. While Édouard Philippe continued his trip to Mayotte, Raphaël Glucksmann could announce his candidacy for 2027.
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Raphaël Glucksmann declared himself a candidate in the next presidential election, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the very moment when Jean-Luc Mélenchon was gathering his supporters.
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