Philippe-Attal: Presidential Campaign Slips

Six months before the presidential elections, Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, former PMs of Emmanuel Macron, show unprecedented weakness in polls. Their campaign, marked by internal division, threatens to fragment France's 'central bloc,' risking an open field for the extremes. ⏱️ 2 min read Recent developments and facts The current crisis is set against a backdrop of governance marked by economic, social, and geopolitical challenges. Édouard Philippe, a reformer from the start, and Gabriel Attal, a pro-UE technocrat, both embodied Macron's choices, but their paths have drawn criticism. The first, associated with the defeat of pension reform, and the second, denounced for his lack of citizen connection, struggle to reinvent themselves. Their failure could symbolize a deep fracture between technocratic elites and popular expectations, a theme also resonating in Tunisia, where elite contestation remains a central issue. This situation has repercussions far beyond French borders. France, in a legitimacy crisis, is losing its stabilizing role in the Mediterranean. Extreme parties, such as Les Républicains and the Rassemblement National, benefit from this instability, while progressive forces, like La France Insoumise, gain influence. In Tunisia, where the political crisis persists, this French fragmentation illustrates the risks of an unclear project, a parallel that could inspire local political analyses. The coming months will be decisive. The choice between Philippe and Attal risks triggering a political realignment, with unexpected alliances or surprise candidacies. ⚡ Key points ▸ Both men, according to polls, do not exceed the 15% threshold, making their qualification for the second round improbable. ▸ Their internal division reveals a structural fracture