Éric Zemmour, president of the Reconquête movement, confirmed on Thursday, September 17, that he will run in the 2027 presidential election during an interview on BFMTV. Zemmour had previously hinted at his intentions but had not officially announced his candidacy. During the interview, he first said he was "in the process of candidacy" before clarifying, "You understood, I will be a candidate for the presidential election." Zemmour previously ran in the 2022 presidential election, where he came fourth in the first round with 7.07% of the votes. He later ran in the legislative elections in the Var but did not secure a seat in the National Assembly. His political career has been marked by strong opinions on immigration, cultural identity, and France’s future direction, often positioning him as a figure on the far right of the political spectrum. Sarah Knafo, a prominent figure in Reconquête and a member of the European Parliament, had previously suggested that Zemmour was the natural candidate for the movement. Knafo, who had previously run for the mayoralty of Paris in the last municipal elections, will campaign alongside Zemmour. Her involvement is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Reconquête’s presence in both national and European politics. Zemmour’s formal announcement marks a key moment for Reconquête, which has been gaining attention in French politics for its focus on traditional values and national identity. With Knafo’s support, the movement aims to build a stronger political platform ahead of the 2027 election. This development comes as part of a broader trend of far-right political activity in France, reflecting ongoing debates over immigration, security, and the country’s cultural direction.