Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet broke her silence on Tuesday, June 2nd. The former Minister of Ecology under Nicolas Sarkozy, who had withdrawn from political life after her defeat in the 2017 legislative elections, officially announced her support for Édouard Philippe in the 2027 presidential election. This return to the forefront comes nearly ten years after her voluntary withdrawal, marking an unexpected turning point in the French political landscape. The former Paris MP's endorsement provides symbolic support for the former Prime Minister, who is gradually structuring his campaign for the Élysée Palace.
An election without an incumbent president
The 2027 presidential election will take place in the first half of the year, with the first round scheduled for April 11 or 18 and the second round for April 25 or May 2, according to constitutional rules. Emmanuel Macron, elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, will not be able to run for a third consecutive term under the 2008 constitutional law. The outgoing president also confirmed in April 2026 that he would no longer be involved in politics after leaving the Élysée Palace, thus opening the field to contenders from all sides.
Recomposition of the center-right
Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet's endorsement of Édouard Philippe reflects a realignment within the French center-right. The former leading figure of the Green movement under Sarkozy has chosen to return to the electoral arena by supporting the mayor of Le Havre, who embodies a moderate, pragmatic right wing. This announcement could significantly impact the candidate's campaign momentum, just months before an election whose outcome remains uncertain.
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