Paris – 02.06.2026: François Ruffin, deputy for Somme and former member of La France Insoumise, has expressed his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election if no primary election is organized among the left-wing parties. In an interview with France Inter on May 12, 2026, he said: “I hope the primary takes place, because I think there is no other way. But if there is no primary, then I’m going!”
Ruffin emphasized the importance of a primary to democratically determine the candidates of the left-wing parties and to overcome divisions within the Left. He criticized the rejection of such a primary by “the apparatchiks of the Socialist Party” and referred to the broad support for his movement “Debout!”. Within 15 days, it gathered 100,000 signatures aiming to gain 500 mayors.
Earlier, on May 23, 2026, Ruffin outlined his political positions and his vision for France’s future in the show “Quelle Époque” on France 2. He stressed the need for a united left front to face the challenges of the upcoming years.
The 9th “Choose France” summit, held on June 1, 2026 in Versailles, highlighted France’s economic importance on the international stage. President Emmanuel Macron announced investments totaling 93 billion euros, covering 71 new projects and over 15,000 jobs. These investments focus especially on artificial intelligence and data centers.
Ruffin criticized the prioritization of large investments and stressed the necessity to distribute economic benefits more fairly and to place social needs of the population more prominently. He demanded policies that benefit people, not just multinational corporations.
France’s political landscape faces significant challenges, especially regarding the upcoming 2027 presidential elections. The question of candidate selection within the left-wing parties remains central, with ongoing discussions about organizing primaries and forming alliances.
Ruffin’s announcement that he will run in the 2027 presidential election if no primary takes place could significantly influence the dynamics within the left parties and lead to further debates about the future direction of French politics.
The coming months will be crucial to observe how political forces in France shape up and which strategies they pursue to address the challenges of the next presidential election.