Former French PM de Villepin and Socialist leader Faure stake out positions for 2027 presidential race
Dominique de Villepin, a former Prime Minister of France, has indicated he will run for president in 2027 but will not participate in a primary election, which he criticized as 'the latest gimmick for the desperate.' Olivier Faure, the Socialist Party leader, announced he will join a primary contest scheduled for October to help select a single left-wing candidate for the election.
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France's presidential election in 2027 is beginning to take shape as political figures announce their intentions. Dominique de Villepin, who served as Prime Minister, signalled this weekend that he intends to run for the presidency. However, he rejected the idea of joining a primary election, dismissing the concept as 'the latest gimmick for the desperate,' according to reports.
Meanwhile, Olivier Faure, the first secretary of the Socialist Party, made an announcement following the party's annual conference on Saturday. He stated that he will participate in the United Left primary, scheduled for October. This primary is designed to select a single candidate to represent the broader left-wing coalition in the 2027 election. Several other left-wing figures are expected to compete in this contest.
With approximately eight months until the election, the field of candidates from across the political spectrum is becoming increasingly crowded. The race reflects the continuing divisions within both the traditional right and the left in French politics. President Emmanuel Macron will not seek re-election, and various political groups are positioning themselves to succeed him.
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