François Hollande has made it clear he has no intention of running as the Socialist Party’s candidate in the 2027 presidential election, according to Olivier Faure, the party’s first secretary and candidate for the left primary. Faure mentioned that Hollande prefers to position himself as a "candidate from the center," possibly one who remains "elusive in reality." Unlike in 2012, when he ran as the Socialist candidate, Hollande is not participating in this year’s primary process. However, Faure emphasized that Hollande has not abandoned the Socialist Party but is instead seeking to represent a different political vision. Olivier Faure is positioning himself as the candidate of the socialists, aiming to bring together the democratic, social, and ecological left into a unified force. His goal is to create a presidential majority by uniting ecologists, former members of the Unsubmissive group, communists, and others who have previously formed a political bloc. Faure envisions a campaign that brings about "major changes" and presents himself as a leader who can offer both "calming" and "quiet radicalism." He believes significant ruptures from the past decade's politics are necessary, as he argues that current policies have left parts of the population economically disadvantaged. The left primary will take place in two rounds. The first round will be held on September 9 and 10, followed by a second round on October 16 and 17. These dates are crucial for determining who will represent the left in the 2027 presidential election, as the winner of the primary will be the official candidate for the left coalition. The process is seen as a key step in shaping the political landscape for the next presidential race in France.