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Philippe and Attal Lead Centrist Race for 2027 Presidency

1/29/2026

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An Elabe/BFM TV poll identifies Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal as the top centrist candidates for the 2027 French presidential election.
The centrist bloc aligned with President Emmanuel Macron has struggled since the 2024 snap parliamentary election.
Edouard Philippe has criticized President Emmanuel Macron while positioning himself for the presidency.
The poll identifies former Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau as the leading candidate from the conservative right.

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An Elabe/BFM TV poll identifies Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal as the top centrist candidates for the 2027 French presidential election.
The centrist bloc aligned with President Emmanuel Macron has struggled since the 2024 snap parliamentary election.
Edouard Philippe has criticized President Emmanuel Macron while positioning himself for the presidency.
The poll identifies former Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau as the leading candidate from the conservative right.