Fabien Roussel

Fabien Roussel is the National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) in France. He is currently newsworthy due to his political stances and future ambitions. Recent news indicates Roussel is advocating for government intervention in the energy sector, specifically proposing the nationalization of TotalEnergies if the company doesn't lower its profit margins on fuel. This proposal was made on France Inter radio. Furthermore, the PCF leadership, in a national council meeting, has ruled out participating in a left-wing primary for the 2027 presidential election, signaling their intention to field Roussel as their own candidate. This positions him as distinct from other left-wing figures like Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Raphaël Glucksmann. While recent polls suggest the Rassemblement National (RN) is likely to win in many electoral scenarios, with Édouard Philippe being the strongest potential opponent, Roussel's declared candidacy indicates the PCF's determination to remain a relevant force in French politics and offer an alternative political vision.