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Perspectives on the French Parti Socialiste's downfall published
6 November 2023
Professor Philippe Marliére publishes Perspectives on the French Parti Socialiste's downfall. The study was commissioned by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS), an independent Brussels-based think tank close to social democratic parties in Europe.
About the publication
The French Socialist Party, having suffered crushing defeats in the presidential elections of 2017 and 2022, has lost its status as the main opposition party. With the French political scene currently plagued by populist stances, and the Parti Socialiste now being a shadow of its former self, this study explores the party’s turbulent history since its formation to its present state of constantly fleeing electorate.
The Next Left country case studies
The Next Left country case studies is a new publication series from the FEPS and Karl-Renner-Institute Research Programme, who will soon be celebrating their 15th anniversary. This particular collection is designed to provide readers with a set of answers to reoccurring questions such as: how are the other (sister) parties doing? What are the best examples that could be shared from their respective practices? Is their current situation a result of a long-term process or just an electoral blip?
About the author
Professor Philippe Marliére is a professor in French and European Politics. Philippe completed his MA degree in Law and an MPhil in Politics and Political Science at the University of Lille in France. Before coming to UCL, he was a Research Fellow at the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS, 1989-93) and at the European University Institute (Florence, 1991-94), where he was awarded a PhD in Social and Political Science (2000).