France, Aug. 10 -- "In the reformist left camp, he is the only one to have adopted a position that opens up a future for a social-ecological left. He should be supported, not thwarted," said Cohn-Bendit, a former leader of the May 1968 student movement.

According to Cohn-Bendit, Glucksmann, a European Parliament member from the left-wing Place Publique party, is "the only candidate formulating a policy for transforming reformist politics on the left".

Glucksmann has not yet officially declared his candidacy for the presidential election. He is expected to confirm his bid by the end of the summer and his intention whether or not he wants to take part in the primaries for the social-democrat camp. Charisma

Cohn-Bendit said the focus shou...