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Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol Gains Momentum in French Socialist Party Leadership Race

As the first round of voting nears, Mayer-Rossignol campaigns for a left-leaning, republican vision to reshape the party and its alliances.

Le maire socialiste de Rouen, Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, à Paris le 25 avril 2025
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Overview

  • Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, mayor of Rouen, challenges Olivier Faure for the role of First Secretary of the Parti Socialiste (PS), with the first round of voting set for May 27.
  • Mayer-Rossignol has formed a coalition with other anti-Faure factions, including Hélène Geoffroy, Philippe Brun, and Jérôme Guedj, to strengthen his campaign.
  • He advocates for a 'clearly left and republican socialism' and opposes alliances with France Insoumise, while leaving room for strategic withdrawals to counter the far-right National Rally.
  • Mayer-Rossignol prioritizes the 2026 municipal elections, proposing a 'battle plan' to revitalize the party and expand its membership to 100,000 through a broader socialist coalition.
  • Supported by prominent figures such as Lionel Jospin and Carole Delga, Mayer-Rossignol emphasizes the need for clarity and change within the PS to prepare for the 2027 presidential elections.