2027 French election: Who will manage to capture the 'middle' electorate Macron seized 10 years ago?
As the 2027 French presidential election approaches, a debate is emerging within President Macron's camp about the best strategy to counter the far-right. Some politicians advocate for a coalition centered around the political middle to unite voters from previous elections. This approach may involve tactical voting from the first round to create a broad electoral alliance.
- ▪A debate is growing within Macron's camp regarding strategies to defeat the far-right in the upcoming election.
- ▪Some politicians suggest forming a coalition around the political center to attract voters from Macron's previous coalitions.
- ▪Recent budget negotiations indicate that an alliance between various political factions may be feasible.
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Edouard Philippe (left) and Gabriel Attal, in Paris, February 10, 2026. OLIVIER CORSAN/«LE PARISIEN»/MAXPPP A quiet debate is spreading within French President Emmanuel Macron's camp and is also audible on both the left and the right as the 2027 presidential election campaign draws near. The question is whether the best way to defeat the far-right depends on building a coalition around the political center. Some politicians are already arguing that a strategy of tactical voting against the far right should start from the first round, not just the runoff.
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