Disagreements on the Middle East and LFI, Convergences on wages... What to Remember From the First Debate of the Socialist Primary
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Candidates also clash over Gaza, including use of term 'genocide'
The five candidates in that race faced off for the first time on Wednesday. While a consensus emerged on economic and social issues, the handling of the Gaza crisis and the relationship with Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party set off heated exchanges.
In the midst of exchanges marked by close proposals on the economy, the five candidates in the October election showed their differences on the international scene and their relations with La France insoumée.
The first television exchange of the competition "Choisir 2027" confirmed one thing: it is the report to France that is now tearing apart the social democratic family. On the other hand, apart from a lively exchange on Israel, the debate showed great convergence between the candidates.
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During the debate of the Social Democratic Primary on Wednesday evening, the thorny question of an alliance with LFI divided the candidates. Ségolène Royal was also put in trouble on Ukraine and Gaza.
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