French far-right politician Éric Zemmour announced on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, his formal candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. The 68-year-old leader of the Reconquête party confirmed his second presidential bid during a prime-time television broadcast. Zemmour stated: "I can confirm to you that I will indeed be a candidate in the presidential election."
Zemmour previously secured roughly 7% of the popular vote in the first round of the 2022 presidential contest. His policy platform centers on enacting zero net immigration, restoring border checks, and eliminating social welfare benefits for non-European residents. Political analysts anticipate his campaign will intensify competition for conservative voters alongside Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Reconquête party organizers have begun mobilizing regional coordinators to gather the requisite 500 elected official endorsements. Government ministers and left-wing party leaders criticized the platform, warning that divisive rhetoric damages democratic cohesion. Public polling firms plan to track shifting voter preferences across the French political spectrum ahead of the official filing window.
The Reconquête campaign committee announced plans to launch nationwide regional rallies starting early next year.
