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Bruno Retailleau Announces Bid for 2027 French Presidency. Bruno Retailleau, head of Les Républicains, announced he will run in France’s 2027 presidential election. Retailleau joins a growing field aiming to succeed Emmanuel Macron, who cannot seek another term due to constitutional limits. The far-right National Rally currently leads in polls, though it remains unclear whether its candidate will be Jordan Bardella or Marine Le Pen, pending a July court verdict. Retailleau rose to prominence after serving as interior minister under former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, gaining attention for his hard-line stance on immigration. However, his role in the collapse of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s short-lived government dented his political standing. Polls show Retailleau’s popularity has slipped, with surveys placing him fifth in early presidential projections. Other declared or expected candidates include Edouard Philippe, Marine Tondelier, Jérôme Guedj, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Retailleau may also face competition within his own party, with figures such as Xavier Bertrand and Laurent Wauquiez considering bids.
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