President of the Assembly calls for unity

The president of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, has called for a unified candidacy from the MoDem party to the republican right for the 2027 presidential election. She believes this could help the centrist bloc reach the second round of the election.

Senate president mentioned as potential candidate

Braun-Pivet suggested Senate president Gérard Larcher as a possible candidate, saying he could represent the unity and stability needed in these challenging times. She emphasized that Larcher, like others, could embody this shared goal.

Need for compromise among parties

Braun-Pivet, who represents the Yvelines region, stressed the importance of working with already declared candidates from the centrist and right-wing groups. She called for compromises between different political currents to find a single candidate.

Concern over Mélenchon and Le Pen facing off

She expressed concern over the possibility of a second-round match between Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Marine Le Pen, a scenario that recent opinion polls suggest is becoming more likely. Braun-Pivet said this outcome must be prevented at all costs.

Édouard Philippe's declining support

Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, currently the leading candidate among center and right-wing politicians, is seeing his support decline week by week. This has made the need for unity even more urgent, according to Braun-Pivet.

Focus on political unity and momentum

Braun-Pivet emphasized that the main task today is to unite the political landscape and create a sense of momentum. She believes this is essential for the centrist bloc to remain competitive in the upcoming election.