Former PM Philippe launches presidential campaign to take on far right in France

🇫🇷 Politico Europe (FR) —

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Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has announced his candidacy for the presidency in an effort to counter the growing influence of far-right candidates like Marine Le Pen. Polling indicates he is in a strong position to challenge the favorites in the upcoming election.

Polls suggest Édouard Philippe is the best-placed candidate to beat favorites Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen.

World Politics Philippe presidential campaign France far right election politics

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