Before turning into Minister of the Economy, Roland Lescure took half in a counting sport: that of the variety of aspiring candidates for the 2027 presidential election. The checklist got here all the way down to thirty-seven potential contenders. A 12 months and a half earlier than the election, the sport has by no means been so open. This is particularly the case throughout the presidential camp, whereas Emmanuel Macron won’t be able to run once more.
In a central bloc weakened by divisions and the rising unpopularity of the outgoing president, no “natural” candidate has but emerged. The solely declared candidate, former Prime Minister (2017-2020) Edouard Philippe, was till then the favourite. The mayor of Le Havre (Seine-Maritime), who has been engaged on his future marketing campaign for a 12 months, remained within the highlight, promising to current a “massive program” after the municipal elections of March 2026.
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