Overview
- A recent CommStrat and L’Opinion survey shows 18% of respondents would vote for Riner if the 2027 election were held today
- His support places him ahead of Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Laurent Wauquiez, on par with Éric Zemmour and Bernard Cazeneuve, and behind only François Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy and Rassemblement National leaders
- Riner has publicly said he remains undecided about running but confirmed he would vie for the presidency rather than a ministerial post
- He has emphasized security as a key issue, promising to make it central to his program if he enters the race
- Beyond his sports achievements, Riner’s social commentary and firm policy positions have broadened his appeal among voters