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French social-democratic primary candidates clash in first televised debate

The first televised debate for the French social-democratic primary, organized for the 2027 presidential election, took place on Wednesday on LCI. The event featured five main candidates: Olivier Faure, Raphaël Glucksmann, Ségolène Royal, Jérôme Guedj, and Emmanuel Maurel. The debate was marked by sharp divisions on several key issues.

On international affairs, candidates clashed over the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza. Ségolène Royal advocated for negotiations with Russia to achieve peace, a position criticized by Raphaël Glucksmann, who argued that Vladimir Putin has no intention of negotiating with Europeans. Regarding Gaza, Olivier Faure supported using the term 'genocide' to describe the situation, while Raphaël Glucksmann and Jérôme Guedj opposed the term. Ségolène Royal faced significant backlash from Jewish associations, including the Crif, after suggesting that more Jewish and Israeli voices should speak out on Gaza to combat antisemitism.

Domestically, the candidates were deeply divided over potential alliances with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s La France Insoumise (LFI). While some candidates refused to rule out cooperation, others, such as Glucksmann and Guedj, argued that an alliance with LFI would be politically detrimental.

The debate also proceeded without Philippe Brun, whose request for reinstatement following his suspension from the Socialist Party was rejected by the courts.

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Emmanuel Maurel · Jérôme Guedj · Olivier Faure · Parti socialiste · Philippe Brun · Place Publique · Raphaël Glucksmann · Socialist Party · Ségolène Royal

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