2027 French presidential election: 'I am available,' investment banker Matthieu Pigasse tells the left
Investment banker Matthieu Pigasse has expressed his interest in running for the 2027 French presidential election. During a discussion with Socialist party leader Olivier Faure, Pigasse indicated his readiness to enter the political arena. He has a background in economics and politics and is currently preparing a new book titled 'Tout est Possible.'
- ▪Matthieu Pigasse is an investment banker and owner of Radio Nova and Les Inrocks magazine.
- ▪He has expressed interest in running for the 2027 French presidential election.
- ▪Pigasse has a background in economics and politics and is preparing a new book.
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Matthieu Pigasse, during his hearing by the commission of inquiry into the neutrality, operation and funding of public broadcasting, at the Assemblée Nationale, on April 2, 2026. ALAIN GUILHOT/DIVERGENCE Seated in leather armchairs at the Hôtel Providence in Paris, two men are discussing the 2027 presidential election. "So, Matthieu, do you want to? Are you ready?" asked Socialist party (PS) leader Olivier Faure in May, addressing Matthieu Pigasse, an investment banker and owner of Radio Nova and Les Inrocks magazine (he is also a member of Le Monde's supervisory board).
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