Olivier Faure, the First Secretary of the French Socialist Party (PS) and a candidate in the Socialist primary elections, appeared on the Face-à-Face program on Monday, September 7, on BFMTV and RMC. During the interview, he was asked about the potential cost of participating in the primary elections, which are held to select the party’s official candidate for upcoming elections. The primary elections are a process used by political parties to choose their official candidate for major elections, such as the presidential or legislative elections. In this case, the Socialist Party is organizing a primary to decide who will represent the party in the next round of elections. Participants in the primary are usually required to pay a fee to vote, which is used to cover the costs of organizing the election. Faure suggested that the fee for voting in the Socialist primary should be set at two euros. He emphasized the importance of making the process accessible to all members of the party while also ensuring that the costs of organizing the primary are covered. His proposal aims to strike a balance between affordability and financial responsibility. The proposed fee of two euros has sparked discussions within the party about the cost of participation in political processes and the broader implications for democratic engagement. While some may view the fee as a small amount, others may question its impact on participation, particularly among lower-income members of the party. As the primary elections approach, the debate over the cost of participation is likely to continue.