2027 Presidential election: Le Pen and Retailleau reaffirm candidacy ambitions

Marine Le Pen affirmed she will be a presidential candidate in 2027 if her conviction is overturned, ahead of the July 7 Paris appeals court ruling.

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Bruno Retailleau, Republican party leader, reaffirmed his intention to be his camp's candidate, invoking a 'natural selection' within the right.

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin fears a runoff between Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, while calling for unity on his side.

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