After deciding not to run for president, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin was the latest center-right figure to back Edouard Philippe.

Laurent Jacobelli, spokesperson for the Rassemblement National (RN), mocked the supporters present at Edouard Philippe's first major rally in Paris, likening them to 'the Addams Family' and taking aim at a potential rival for 2027.

Former center-right French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe launched his campaign for next year's presidential elections, positioning himself as a key candidate to counter the far-right.

Some of Emmanuel Macron's high-profile allies lost in the local elections, but Edouard Philippe's party, an offshoot of the presidential camp, strengthened its base.

Amidst official candidacies from Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, allies of Emmanuel Macron are reportedly considering Jean Castex or Sébastien Lecornu as fallback presidential candidates, viewing them as more loyal defenders of the president's legacy.

While most French presidential candidates are on vacation, former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has remained highly visible throughout the summer, campaigning on right-wing themes to surpass rival Edouard Philippe in polls.

Gabriel Attal and Edouard Philippe, both former prime ministers under Emmanuel Macron, are now running for president, attempting to balance continuity with Macron's track record while also distancing themselves on certain issues.

Former French Prime Ministers Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal are reportedly unable to completely distance themselves from Emmanuel Macron as they eye the 2027 presidential election, according to a Le Monde columnist.

Edouard Philippe has been re-elected as mayor of Le Havre with nearly 48% of the votes in the second round of French local elections, a victory seen by local media as a step towards a potential presidential bid.

Right-wing politician Edouard Philippe has officially launched his presidential campaign for the 2027 French election, becoming the first to explicitly declare his candidacy, with current polls indicating his potential.

Debate is ongoing in France regarding whether Edouard Philippe should participate in a primary election for the right and center ahead of the presidential election.

Pierre-Yves Bournazel, backed by former prime minister Edouard Philippe, has ruled out any alliance with conservative rival Rachida Dati – potentially jeopardizing the chances of either candidate…