Attal urges formation of a single centrist coalition for 2027 French presidency

Gabriel Attal, the ex-prime minister under Emmanuel Macron, said France needs a single candidate capable of uniting the social-democratic left and the republican right for the 2027 presidential election. Citing the lack of a clear front-runner who can beat Marine Le Pen in a second round, he proposed a “great coalition” built around shared values such as European integration, economic competitiveness, republican principles and progressivism.

Attal hinted that a primary could serve as a mechanism to select this candidate, appealing to voters attracted to Raphaël Glucksmann and to the traditional right. He pointed to recent statements from socialist officials supporting pension reforms, competitiveness and fiscal responsibility as potential common ground. While acknowledging that the field remains crowded and that Édouard Philippe currently leads in polls, Attal maintained that a broad, inclusive platform is the only viable path to victory.