French Prime Minister Michel Barnier emphasized the need for a single candidate from the right and center for the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Speaking at a meeting in Matignon, he warned that failing to unify could lead to a runoff between the far left and far right. Barnier seeks to bridge divisions between factions, notably between the right led by Laurent Wauquiez and the presidential camp under Gabriel Attal, calling for progress in collaboration among members of the ‘socle commun.’

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