Presidential 2027: Bruno Retailleau believes there will need to be a primary at the beginning of the year

Bruno Retailleau has called for a primary election among right and center candidates, suggesting it should occur early next year. He emphasized that Edouard Philippe would eventually have to accept this process. Retailleau noted that current polling shows all candidates below 10%, indicating a likely runoff between Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon. He advocates for debates among the main candidates to clarify their positions, proposing three discussions on different channels focusing on purchasing power, governance, and ecology. Retailleau aims to inform the public about their differences despite Philippe's reluctance to participate in a primary.