Ségolène Royal defended her candidacy for the Socialist and Democratic primary scheduled for October on Saturday. Arriving at the Socialist Party's summer conference in Blois, the former 2007 presidential candidate called on the French people not to give in to fear and highlighted her government experience to justify her return to the political arena.
“Don’t let them frighten you,” she declared, asserting that France is in a “catastrophic state” and that the French people are deeply worried. At 72, the former minister maintains that she wants to participate in the primary because, in her view, the major issues of the moment are precisely those she has already worked on throughout her career.
Energy, climate and child protection
Ségolène Royal notably recalled having frozen electricity prices when she was Minister of Ecology and Energy in 2014. She wants to make maintaining affordable energy a priority, both for households and businesses. Another central focus of her candidacy is the fight against climate change, which she also presents as an opportunity to create economic activity, jobs, and well-being.
The former regional president also wants to impose a "zero tolerance" policy regarding violence against children and announces that her first campaign stop will be dedicated to this issue. She specifically denounces the lack of attention paid to mistreatment and sexual abuse of minors.
Ségolène Royal is finally highlighting her experience as a minister, member of parliament, and regional president to defend her ability to govern. However, she refuses to engage in speculation about a possible candidacy of François Hollande in the primary. "I respect everyone and I speak to the French people. I don't speak to the other candidates," she replied, preferring to focus her campaign on what she presents as a central objective: rebuilding "the strength of the State."
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