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Attal Announces 2027 Run, 1,300 Mayors Back Immigration Crackdown

5/30/2026

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Gabriel Attal announced his 2027 French presidential candidacy, making immigration the campaign’s central theme.
He proposed admitting fewer immigrants, prioritizing workers, and tightening family reunification by extending the residency period before a spouse can join.
More than 1,300 mayors and local councillors signed a call backing Attal’s candidacy.
Elisabeth Borne warned that competition among Renaissance candidates could distract from confronting the National Rally and France Unbowed.

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Gabriel Attal announced his 2027 French presidential candidacy, making immigration the campaign’s central theme.
He proposed admitting fewer immigrants, prioritizing workers, and tightening family reunification by extending the residency period before a spouse can join.
More than 1,300 mayors and local councillors signed a call backing Attal’s candidacy.
Elisabeth Borne warned that competition among Renaissance candidates could distract from confronting the National Rally and France Unbowed.