French centre-left candidate launches presidential bid amid divided left

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Raphaël Glucksmann launched his candidacy for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and counter both the far left and far right. He positions himself as a pro-European and pro-Ukraine alternative ahead of the 2027 election.

Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s influence ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is seeking to position himself as a pro-European, pro-Ukraine alternative to both the far right and hard left.