Raphael Glucksmann selected as French presidential candidate for the social-democratic Left

On October 11, 2026, European Parliament member Raphael Glucksmann was elected as the candidate for the social-democratic Left for the upcoming French presidential elections. During the primary elections, which saw a turnout of 120,787 voters, Glucksmann secured over 66% of the vote in the first round. He comfortably defeated the leader of the Socialist Party, Olivier Faure, who received 14%. Other candidates, including Segolene Royal, Jerome Guedj, and Emmanuel Morel, all polled below 10%.

Shortly after his nomination, the Place Publique leader was targeted by protesters during a public appearance. The individuals threw flour at him in an act of aggressive dissent as he began his campaign. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the candidate as the election process moves forward. No further immediate actions or legal proceedings beyond monitoring have been disclosed by the authorities following the disruption.