Centre-left MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has officially declared his candidacy for the French presidential election, seeking to unite left-wing parties. His announcement on TF1 has garnered mixed reactions from the left, ranging from support to sarcasm and internal settling of scores, while his partner, journalist Léa Salamé, will step down from her TV role.
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has confirmed filing a complaint after denouncing a Russian 'destabilization' operation against him earlier in August, which involved the dissemination of a 'completely fabricated' video featuring his partner, journalist Léa Salamé.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated his accusation that the United States is attempting to gain control over the Nord Stream pipelines, which were damaged in 2022, in order to dominate global energy markets and further escalate geopolitical tensions.
Early polls for France's 2027 presidential election indicate Marine Le Pen leading, with radical leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon emerging as a strong contender, while Raphaël Glucksmann has also announced his candidacy.
Less than a year after her recruitment, France Télévisions is reportedly considering Léa Salamé's uncertain future at France 2 news, potentially needing a replacement during the upcoming presidential campaign.
Raphaël Glucksmann, a left-wing politician in France, is entering the presidential race with the aim of defeating Marine Le Pen, but faces the challenge of uniting center-left voters and overcoming rivals from the center, right, and radical left to qualify for the second round.
An interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on France Télévision, conducted by journalist Léa Salamé, caused a scandal in France, with the French Foreign Minister accusing Moscow of 'quietly deploying its propaganda'.
