Invited to the Europe 1-CNews program "La Grande Interview" on Tuesday, Sébastien Chenu didn't hold back in his criticism of Gabriel Attal, officially a candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The vice-president of the National Rally in the National Assembly denounced it as a political charade. "Everything about Gabriel Attal rings false; it's just a continuation of Macronism," he asserted bluntly. This direct attack aims to discredit the secretary general of Renaissance before the campaign has even officially begun.
A "new Republic" to stand out
In his book "As a Free Man", which is published on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Gabriel Attal nevertheless defends a project for a "new Republic" which he presents as a break with the legacy ofEmmanuel MacronThe head of the presidential party is seeking to distance himself from his mentor by proposing institutional reforms that would distinguish his vision from that of the founder of Renaissance. It remains to be seen whether these proposals will convince an electorate disillusioned by seven years of Macronism.
The weight of the Macronist legacy
For Sébastien Chenu, the die is cast. The former Prime Minister is seen as merely a product of the Macron system, incapable of embodying genuine political renewal. The National Rally intends to capitalize on this burdensome connection to weaken the centrist candidate in the race for the Élysée Palace. Gabriel Attal will have to demonstrate that he can exist politically beyond the presidential shadow that hangs over his candidacy.
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