French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary
Summary
French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe said he would not take part in a proposed centre-right primary to choose one candidate for the 2027 election. He argued that a primary would cause division and confusion, and said candidates should decide by February how to proceed.Key Facts
- Philippe is the candidate for the centre-right Horizons party.
- Gabriel Attal proposed a centre-right primary the previous week.
- Philippe said candidates should take responsibility for their plans by February; his remarks suggested weaker contenders could withdraw.
- Philippe served as prime minister under President Emmanuel Macron from 2017 to 2020.
- The article says Marine Le Pen leads the polls, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon is also performing strongly.
- The election’s first round is scheduled for April 18, 2027, with a runoff on May 2.
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