French centre-left candidate launches presidential bid amid divided left

Per France 24, centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann announced his presidential bid on Sunday, saying he will unite moderate left voters and take on Jean‑Luc Mélenchon’s influence ahead of the 2027 election. France 24 notes he positions himself as a pro‑European, pro‑Ukraine alternative to both the far right and the hard left, as Marine Le Pen leads first‑round polls.

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