Raphaël Glucksmann elected as French presidential candidate for the social-democratic Left

On October 11, 2026, European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann secured the nomination as the candidate for the French social-democratic Left in the upcoming 2027 presidential elections. He emerged as the clear winner in the first round of the primaries, capturing over 66% of the 120,787 votes cast. Glucksmann defeated Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure, who received 14% of the vote, while candidates Ségolène Royal, Jérôme Guedj, and Emmanuel Morel each secured less than 10% support.

Shortly after the nomination, Glucksmann was targeted in an incident in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Outside the Cantine de Belleville, an unidentified individual threw a sack of flour over the candidate and a companion. The attacker, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly shouted that Glucksmann would receive only 2% of the vote in the presidential race. The incident was captured on video by independent journalist Léo Maillard and circulated on social media.

Authorities are monitoring the situation following this display of hostility toward the newly selected candidate. The primary process, which saw significant voter participation, sets the stage for the broader 2027 electoral campaign, now marked by this early act of public protest against the frontrunner.