Ségolène Royal runs for Socialist primary ahead of 2027 election | FactaeSégolène Royal runs for Socialist primary ahead of 2027 election
Ségolène Royal announces her candidacy for the Socialist Party primary for 2027.
Published 4j·6 sources✓ ConfirmedNotable·updated 3j
The fact
The 2007 presidential runner-up aims for the election through an October vote.
She revives her political career after fifteen years away from the forefront.
Why it matters
La candidature de Ségolène Royal marque un retour médiatique pour une figure historique du PS, avec un enjeu symbolique pour la gauche avant 2027.
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