The article centers on the relationship between Gilles Finchelstein, director of the Fondation Jean-Jaurès (close to François Hollande), and his cousin, Jean-François Copé, a member of the Republicans (LR) party.
While both cousins had distinct childhood aspirations (Copé aiming for the presidency, Finchelstein for a tennis career), the article emphasizes their differing paths in politics. Copé actively seeks higher office, while Finchelstein's career trajectory appears less ambitious.
The article uses this family connection to examine the phenomenon of political cousins in France, suggesting it's more common than previously known.
The article also includes brief mentions of unrelated news items concerning Jean-François Copé, including a potential fraud investigation and his advocacy for a government pact with Emmanuel Macron, indicating his active involvement in contemporary French politics.