France: Internal crisis at Socialist Party between Faure and Vallaud

Olivier Faure, PS First Secretary, calls for the party to exit 'permanent congress' and advocates a left-wing primary amid internal tensions.

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Boris Vallaud, head of Socialist MPs, publicly denies the agreement claimed by Faure, deepening divisions within the party.

The Socialist Party faces a leadership crisis that could reshape its strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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