Raphaël Glucksmann, left-wing primary winner, outlines policies in a right-wing interview, targeting rivals and addressing immigration, economy, and interns.
Glucksmann's first major press interview
Raphaël Glucksmann, the winner of the left-wing primary, gave his first major press interview to the right-wing weekly Le Point, where he outlined his policy positions and addressed his political rivals. Glucksmann emphasized his commitment to catering to immigrants, environmentalists, and especially interns, which has put pressure on his political rival, Ségolène Royal, who had previously criticized him as a "political intern."Immigration policy and regularization
In the interview, Glucksmann discussed his plans for immigration, stating, "I will never sacrifice the French economy to xenophobia. Let us assume control and regulation, not lies." He mentioned the regularization of undocumented workers, noting that France has 250,000 undocumented workers contributing to the country's economy. He also indicated a willingness to regularize additional undocumented workers "mechanically" attracted by the country's hospitality.Economic and environmental priorities
On the economy, Glucksmann expressed opposition to a society of rentiers and heirs, stating, "We do not want a society of rentiers and heirs, but a society of workers." He also emphasized his commitment to decarbonization and sovereignty, aligning with his running mate Yannick Jadot. However, he cautioned against being dogmatic on the means to achieve these goals, leaving room for flexibility in policy approaches.Alliance with LFI and political strategy
Glucksmann reiterated his stance against allying with the far-left party LFI, stating that such an alliance would be necessary to defeat the far-right National Rally (RN) in the 2027 elections. This position has been met with skepticism, as it implies a potential future alliance with LFI against RN, despite his current opposition.Intern pay increase and challenge to Royal
Regarding interns, Glucksmann announced his intention to increase their monthly pay from 600 euros to 1,000 euros, citing the poverty threshold in France. This move is seen as a direct challenge to Ségolène Royal, who has been sidelined after her defeat in the primary.
