Presidential election 2027: Gabriel Attal does not rule out a primary for the right and center

Gabriel Attal says he is ready to participate in a primary to decide between the right-wing and center-right candidates for the 2027 presidential election. Invited this Thursday on BFMTV-RMC, the Renaissance candidate even claims to have already made a proposal to this effect to Édouard Philippe, who does not wish, at this stage, to take this path.

“I never ruled it out,” the former Prime Minister asserted regarding a potential primary. “You can’t be afraid of a primary; otherwise, you wouldn’t run for president,” he added. When asked about the possibility of becoming Prime Minister under Édouard Philippe should the latter win, Gabriel Attal also reiterated his own ambitions: “I am a candidate for the presidential election.”

Attal equates the National Rally and La France Insoumise

The president of Renaissance also simultaneously attacked the National Rally and La France Insoumise, which he described as "false twins" and "two sides of the same coin." According to him, the two parties "feed off each other," even though recent polls show both sides gaining ground and the presidential race being more open than before.

Gabriel Attal also addressed the disinformation campaigns and personal attacks he claims to be the target of, particularly those suspected of being linked to Russia. "Does it keep me up at night? No. Does it strengthen my resolve? Yes," he stated, adding that he had filed several complaints.

Finally, on the economy, the candidate wants to "enhance the value of work" and offer greater stability to small businesses, notably with a "right to a reprieve from audits" during certain periods such as August. As for Édouard Philippe's proposal to limit unemployment benefits to twelve months for those under 50, Gabriel Attal asserts that he has been advocating for a reform along the same lines for the past two years.