Presidential Election 2027: Bruno Retailleau proposes a schedule for the primary and increases pressure on Edouard Philippe

Bruno Retailleau, a member of the Les Républicains party, is pushing for a primary election among right-wing candidates for the 2027 presidential election. He has reached out to other party leaders, proposing dates and initiating organizational steps. A meeting is scheduled for November 17 to discuss the primary, although not all candidates are on board, with some already declining to participate.

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