De Villepin Nears Official Candidacy
Dominique de Villepin, former prime minister under Jacques Chirac and leader of La France Humaniste, told BFM TV on Sunday that he will officially register his candidacy „as soon as the campaign begins.”He firmly ruled out joining an internal primary, calling it „not the right methodand merely ”a last-minute maneuver for those without other options.„In the interview, he launched sharp criticism at Édouard Philippe, accusing him of playing ”into the handsof Marine Le Pen by proposing strict immigration measures in Mayotte.
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The High-Stakes Fight for Senate Majority ControlFaure Enters Socialist Primary Race
Olivier Faure, head of the Socialist Party, announced Saturday night that he will run in the party's internal primary. He communicated his decision to fellow parliamentarians through a message sent overnight between Saturday and Sunday. His official confirmation is expected later tonight on TF1. Faure now faces Raphaël Glucksmann, his main rival in the center-left primary race. Glucksmann recently attacked Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France Unbowed, accusing him of crossing acceptable limitsand arguing that the democratic left must prove it can break free from those who sow divisions. Philippe and Darmanin Rally Support On the campaign trail in Tourcoing, Édouard Philippe — presidential candidate and leader of the Horizons party — was welcomed by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin at an event organized by his „Populairesmovement. In August, Darmanin officially endorsed his longtime friend, describing him as a ”twenty-year friendworthy of support in the presidential battle.
Attal and Centrist Calls
Gabriel Attal, former prime minister appointed by President Emmanuel Macron and the Renaissance party's candidate, said he has not ruled out participating in a primary. His statement came shortly after more than 200 French politicians signed an article in Le Figaro calling for a joint primary among center-right and centrist forces. The goal, they say, is to identify a single candidate capable of defeating both the far left and the far right.
Badinter Ceremony Highlights Political Legacy
The September 9, 2025 ceremony honoring Robert Badinter's induction into the Panthéon served as a reminder of enduring political legacies. Dominique de Villepin's presence at the event underscored the connections between former leaders and the new generation of candidates vying for France's highest office.