Former prime minister Gabriel Attal has moved a step closer to a likely presidential bid after the ruling Renaissance party’s National Council formally called on him to run in the 2027 election, further consolidating his grip on the party founded by Emmanuel Macron.
Issued on: 13/05/2026 - 09:01
Meeting on Tuesday evening, the National Council – often described as the Renaissance party’s “parliament” – adopted a motion urging the party’s secretary-general to stand as a presidential candidate in 2027.
Attal, France’s former prime minister, now has until 1 October to officially declare his candidacy.
According to the party, his bid would only become final after a vote by Renaissance members expected in the coming weeks.
