- 4d ago
French Socialist primary vote extended to Sunday after cyberattack slows online ballot
More than 107,000 people had voted by Saturday 22:00 in the first round of the French left-wing primary, which now runs until Sunday 18:00 after Friday's cyberattack on the online voting platform.
- Oct 3
French social-democratic primary records 140,282 registered voters ahead of first round
A total of 140,282 voters enrolled for the French social-democratic primary before Monday's midnight deadline, preparing to choose among five candidates over two rounds of voting on 9–10 and 16–17 October.
- Oct 1
Left primary candidates clash over LFI alliances and Gaza in second French debate
Five contenders in France's social-democratic presidential primary debated for two hours on 1 October 2026 ahead of party member votes later in the month.
- Sep 23
French social-democratic candidates clash over LFI alliances and Ukraine in first debate
Five French social-democratic contenders debated alliances with La France Insoumise, policy toward Russia, and the Gaza conflict in a three-hour broadcast on LCI ahead of party voting in October.
- Sep 20
Ségolène Royal faces reprimand after calling rival Raphaël Glucksmann an intern in French primary
The French social-democratic primary organizing commission issued a formal warning to Ségolène Royal on 21 September 2026 after she labelled frontrunner Raphaël Glucksmann an intern, prompting sharp counterattacks.
- Sep 19
Paris Court of Appeal rejects Philippe Brun bid to rejoin Socialist primary
The Paris Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by lawmaker Philippe Brun on 23 September 2026, confirming his suspension from the Socialist Party over misconduct allegations and barring him from the upcoming presidential primary.
- Sep 11
Fabien Roussel calls for French fuel protests and demands 30-centime price cut
French Communist presidential candidate Fabien Roussel urged citizens to protest on roundabouts over energy costs while demanding tax cuts and state action against energy companies.
- Aug 28
Olivier Faure enters French left-wing primary for 2027 presidential race
Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure announced his candidacy to lawmakers following the Blois summer conference, setting up a contest against frontrunner Raphaël Glucksmann in an autumn primary.
- Aug 22
French Socialists set October primary rules as Hollande and Bouamrane bypass internal vote
The French Socialist Party and Place Publique scheduled candidate registration for 1 to 15 September ahead of an October primary, while François Hollande and Karim Bouamrane announced separate plans.
