Zemmour Says He Will Run in France's 2027 Presidential Election
Reconquete party leader Eric Zemmour told BFMTV he will be a candidate, reiterating hardline positions on immigration and public dress.
Eric Zemmour, leader of the far-right Reconquete party, said he will run in France's 2027 presidential election, according to Anadolu Agency.
Speaking to French broadcaster BFMTV, Zemmour said, "I will be a candidate," confirming his intention to seek the presidency again.
During the interview, Zemmour repeated hardline demands on immigration policy, according to the report. He also reiterated his positions on public dress, a topic he has addressed in previous political statements.
Zemmour previously ran in France's 2022 presidential election under the Reconquete banner, a party he founded that positions itself on the far right of French politics.
Further details on the specific policy proposals outlined during the BFMTV interview, as well as reactions from other political figures, were not immediately available.
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- Zemmour says he will run in France's 2027 presidential election — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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