Raphaël Glucksmann
Raphaël Glucksmann is a French politician. Since 2019, he has been a member of the European Parliament (MEP), within the S&D alliance, being the lead candidate for the PS-PP alliance in 2019 and 2024. He is the co-president of the political party Place publique.
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Aug 8, 2026
Far Left
Glucksmann has been singled out by Russian networks, while cybersecurity experts warn that politicians who self-declare as victims blur the real threat.
LFI criticizes Glucksmann's Atlanticist politics and sees his disinformation complaints as a campaign tool against the Left.
Aug 7, 2026
Lean Right
The Paris prosecutor opened an inquiry into suspected Russian interference targeting him, possibly via the Storm-1516 pro-Russian group.
For LR, Glucksmann is a left-wing opponent, but the exposure of Russian meddling against a Putin critic validates LR's warnings about foreign threats and the need for robust counter-intelligence.
Aug 6, 2026
Lean Left
Glucksmann, an undeclared presidential candidate, asked the state and Europe for firmness against TikTok and X after a disinformation campaign targeted him.
Socialists, who see him as a potential common candidate, support his call to counter digital interference and defend democratic debate.
Aug 5, 2026
Lean Left
A fake Blast video hosted on a spoof site falsely accuses him of buying media support for an undeclared presidential bid.
Socialists rally behind a pro-European ally targeted by Russian destabilization ahead of the 2027 election.
Jul 13, 2026
Far Right
Place publique co-president attacked Marine Le Pen's presidential candidacy as 'untenable' after her conviction.
RN sees Glucksmann as a hypocritical establishment figure trying to silence Le Pen's legitimate political voice.
Jul 12, 2026
Far Left
His party Place Publique is a key beneficiary of the PS’s closed primary, positioning him as a potential candidate over Mélenchon.
LFI sees Glucksmann as a social-liberal who would betray left principles and align with Macron’s centrism, splitting the left vote.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Left
The PS closed primary allows only militants and Place Publique members, boosting his chances for the presidential nomination.
Viewed as a centrist social-liberal who would betray left-wing policies, winning by sidelining true left alternatives like LFI.
Jul 7, 2026
Lean Right
Place Publique leader remains opposed to allying with LFI, drawing criticism from Tondelier.
LR views Glucksmann's stance as a rare principled stand against the hard-left, but his party's weakness limits its impact.
Jun 14, 2026
Far Left
The eurodeputy launched his 'quasi-campaign' for the 2027 presidential election, attempting to draw support from the Parti Socialiste and disillusioned Macron voters.
LFI views Glucksmann critically, seeing his social-democratic approach as insufficiently radical and unlikely to truly unite the left against centrist policies and their failures.