Republican, Socialist Incumbents Win French Runoffs
The second round of regional elections confirms the results of the first.
Socialist Party (France)
Republicans, Socialists Defend Control of French Regions
Mainstream parties avenge their 2017 and 2019 election losses.
France’s Old Parties Suffer Another Blow in European Election
Neither the Republicans nor the Socialists have found a way to recover from their 2017 defeat.
France’s Traditional Parties Still Haven’t Recovered from Macron
Unwilling to come to terms with a new political reality, France’s old parties are down in the polls.
French Parties Must Figure Out How to Survive in Era of Macron
Mobilize their base or appeal to moderates and undecideds?
After Presidential Defeat, French Parties Divided
Many lawmakers do not even seek reelection.
Certain to Lose Power, France’s Socialists Argue Among Themselves
Benoît Hamon and the far left accuse social democrats like Manuel Valls of betraying the party.
French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency
Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.
Hamon, Valls Push Montebourg Out of French Presidential Contest
Benoît Hamon and Manuel Valls win the first round in the Socialist primary.
Valls Jeopardizes His Credibility as a Reformer by Tilting to the Left
Winning the support of his own party could cost Manuel Valls his credibility.
French Socialists Could Make Same Mistake as Britain’s
The Socialists would cede the center ground by nominating a far-left firebrand like Arnaud Montebourg.
After Hollande Steps Aside, Valls Is the Only Serious Candidate
François Hollande’s prime minister is the only one who can give the French Socialists a chance in next year’s election.
Hollande Torpedoes Candidacy, Socialists Seek Replacement
A book release squanders what little goodwill the French president had left in his own Socialist Party.
Hollande Hopes to Emerge Stronger from Primary
A left-wing nominating contest might be a blessing in disguise for France’s historically unpopular president.
French Socialists Enact Labor Reforms by Decree
Socialist Party leaders bypass opposition from within their own party to liberalize the French labor market.