The leader of the French Communist Party (PCF), Fabien Roussel, is preparing to launch a campaign for a second solitary bid for the French presidency. He will present his strategic roadmap to party members this weekend at a congress in Lille. This move signals Roussel’s intention to pursue a presidential run independent of broader left-wing coalitions. According to Roussel, the key objective is to establish himself as a viable presidential candidate. The congress will be a crucial moment for the PCF as it decides whether to back its leader’s ambition. This potential candidacy highlights ongoing divisions within the French left regarding strategy for upcoming elections. Roussel previously ran in the 2022 presidential election.