Ségolène Royal Joins Socialist Primary Race Alongside Other Candidates

Ségolène Royal announced on Friday that she would stand as a candidate in France's Socialist Party presidential primary scheduled for October. Royal, who was the party's nominee in 2007, made the declaration in a lengthy message on X after discussions with elected officials, citizens and nonprofit and business groups. She said she wanted to fight the far right.

" she argued. " MP Philippe Brun said he would campaign on a "popular platform" that includes a plan to raise low wages through a progressive social contribution. Socialist Party members approved the candidate designation process earlier.

Raphaël Glucksmann appeared at a rally at the Docks de Paris in Aubervilliers on June 13 but has not spoken publicly about his intentions. His party, Place Publique, welcomed the process initiated by the Socialists and the hand extended by party members in hopes of building a united left that would be environmentally minded and pro-European, Le Monde reported.