Raphaël Glucksmann wins France’s centre-left primary — France 24

In France, Raphaël Glucksmann won the primary in which a representative of the centre-left forces was chosen for the upcoming presidential election. He received 66% of the vote, France 24 reports.

Voting results

About 140,000 people took part in the vote for the social democratic candidate. Party leader Olivier Faure received 14% of the vote. Ségolène Royal, a former environment minister and candidate in the 2007 presidential election, received 7%.

Presidential campaign

France 24 describes Glucksmann as a man who wants to become president of France. Following his victory, he will represent the centre-left forces in the presidential campaign.

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According to France 24, Glucksmann faces the task of expanding support for the centre-left. The outlet notes that the far-right movement led by Marine Le Pen remains an important force in France’s political landscape.

The France 24 report was released as part of the Spotlight programme. It presents a profile of Glucksmann, who seeks to become president of France.