François Hollande and Raphaël Glucksmann met on Saturday in Liffré, Ille-et-Vilaine, for an event marking the start of a contest within the social-democratic left ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The two political figures acknowledge preparing for a candidacy while stating there will be only one candidate in the end. The event, organized by Loïg Chesnais-Girard, drew many militants.
François Hollande, former President of the Republic, and Raphaël Glucksmann, MEP, were the stars of a gathering organized on Saturday in Liffré, Ille-et-Vilaine, by Loïg Chesnais-Girard, president of the Brittany region. This event, held for the third consecutive year, saw the two men posing for numerous selfies with enthusiastic militants, highlighting their popularity.
One year before the 2027 presidential election, they openly acknowledge preparing for a candidacy without formally declaring it. They emphasize that there should be only one candidate from the social-democratic left at the end of the process.
This meeting signals the start of a duel between these figures of the moderate left, at a time when polls and direct interactions gauge their appeal among militants. Loïg Chesnais-Girard hosted the participants for this exchange that foreshadows upcoming dynamics.
