Barnier Urges Unified Right-Center Candidate for 2027 Election

The French Prime Minister warns against division, citing risks of extreme parties advancing to the second round.

Michel Barnier, the French Prime Minister, calls for a single candidate from both the Republicans and Macronists for the 2027 presidential election.
Barnier emphasizes the danger of fragmented votes leading to the extreme right and left reaching the final election round.
Laurent Wauquiez's camp criticizes Barnier's proposal, arguing that the government should focus on current governance rather than future elections.
Gabriel Attal and Laurent Wauquiez, key political figures with presidential ambitions, were notably absent from Barnier's meeting.
Despite internal tensions, Barnier insists on the importance of unity within the 'socle commun' to ensure electoral success.