With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, behind the scenes in Macronie are already tinged with the first speculations as to the figures likely to run for the supreme position. Among these, one personality emerges insistently: Jean Castex. The former Prime Minister, currently head of the RATP, is designated by some as a serious rival, even the main one, for certain members of the presidential majority.
This is particularly the case of Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy and Finance, who, when asked about his potential competitors, did not hesitate to place Jean Castex at the top of the list. According to him, the former mayor of Prades, who retains the support of Emmanuel Macron and a certain popularity within the majority, embodies a credible alternative for the post-Macron era. This analysis is shared by other influential figures in the government, like Éric Dupond-Moretti, Minister of Justice, who in a small group confides: “In 2027, I only see one, it is Jeannot! ".
However, the person concerned seems for the moment reluctant to the idea of a new foray into the political arena. Guest this morning on RTL, Jean Castex recalled his withdrawal from political life after leaving Matignon two years ago. He ruled out any idea of reversing this decision, despite growing requests and speculation about it. “There are already a lot of people lining up at the gate,” he stressed, affirming that it is possible to serve your country without being directly involved in politics.
These statements provoked varied reactions, testifying to the particular attention paid to the evolution of the French political scene. If the possibility of Jean Castex's candidacy still seems uncertain, his name continues to circulate insistently in political discussions, thus reflecting the issues and expectations surrounding the next presidential election.
