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Bardella’s Main Rival for French Presidency Risks Crashing Out of Race

Summary by Politico Europe
The former PM Édouard Philippe is seen as well placed to beat the far right in next year’s French presidential election. But first he has to see off a Communist challenger in Le Havre.

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Lean Right

REPORTING - The candidate of Horizons, who prepares for a duel against the RN in 2027, seeks first to win his battle against the communist left, made more delicate by his ciottist opponent.

·Paris, France
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The former prime minister is considered the candidate most likely to win the far-right in the French elections – However, his political future is threatened in Le Havre by his communist rival

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A few days before the first round of municipal elections, Horizons played a big role in a number of key cities. These local elections could weigh heavily on Edward Philippe's presidential ambitions for 2027.

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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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