Raphaël Glucksmann Declares Full Commitment to France’s 2027 Presidential Race

The Place Publique leader rejects alliances with LFI and eyes a coalition with socialists, humanists, and ecologists.

Raphaël Glucksmann, leader of Place Publique, has confirmed his intention to be 'totally involved' in the 2027 French presidential election.
He aims to establish a coalition with socialists, humanists, and ecologists while firmly ruling out partnerships with La France Insoumise (LFI) and Jean-Luc Mélenchon due to irreconcilable differences on international and European policies.
Glucksmann’s party has seen significant growth, surging from 1,500 to 11,000 members, following its success in the 2024 European elections where it led the left with 13.8% of the vote.
During the Place Publique congress, he emphasized the need for a clear strategy, organizational restructuring, and the development of a comprehensive political platform by summer 2025.
Polling indicates Glucksmann is a leading left-wing figure for the 2027 election, with 27% of French voters favoring his candidacy.