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Olivier Faure voices disappointment after French socialists reject open primary for 2027 election

French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed disappointment after party members voted against his preferred proposal for an open primary to select the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday, Faure acknowledged the outcome of the internal vote, describing......

French government survives no-confidence vote as heatwave motion fails in Parliament

The French government has comfortably survived a no-confidence vote after lawmakers in the National Assembly overwhelmingly rejected a motion introduced by the Green parliamentary group over the government's handling of the recent heatwave. Only 132 lawmakers voted in favor of the motion, well short......

Boris Vallaud and faction leave socialist party leadership amid deep internal crisis

Boris Vallaud has left the leadership of the Socialist Party (France) along with his entire political current, deepening an internal crisis within the party at a time of growing divisions over strategy and leadership. The decision involves 24 members of his faction, including 21 national secretaries,......

Attal's Lingering Premiership Sparks Democratic Debate in France

France finds itself at a political crossroads as Prime Minister Gabriel Attal remains in office despite his intended resignation, igniting a fierce debate over democratic principles and governance stability. The aftermath of recent legislative elections has thrust the nation into uncharted waters, with......