French far-right politician Éric Zemmour joins 2027 presidential race
Summary
Éric Zemmour announced his candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election. The leader of the far-right party Reconquête says he wants to reduce immigration and expel certain foreign residents.Key Facts
- Zemmour formally announced his candidacy on Tuesday, November 11, 2026.
- He leads the far-right party Reconquête.
- Zemmour said he wants two million fewer immigrants by the end of a five-year term.
- His proposed measures include expelling foreign offenders in prison and foreign residents who have been unemployed for more than six months.
- Zemmour finished fourth in France’s 2022 presidential election.
- Marine Le Pen, of the National Rally, is also expected to seek the presidency.
- Zemmour was convicted in 2020 over remarks about Muslims and traditional religious clothing.
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