Overview

• Gabriel Attal has rejected calls for a coalition with Les Républicains, contrasting with Gérald Darmanin’s advocacy for the alliance.
• Attal’s stance emphasizes political values and institutional integrity, distancing the Macronist bloc from the right and critiquing extreme right rhetoric.
• The weekend’s political events highlighted a diminished focus on President Macron, with internal debates taking center stage.
• Attal is subtly positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race, emphasizing a forward-looking strategy and generational renewal.
• The Macronist bloc faces internal competition and uncertainty over leadership, with figures like Édouard Philippe also vying for influence.