In French presidential campaign, centrists struggle to define themselves against extremes

In the 2027 French presidential campaign, centrists face challenges from extreme-right leader Marine Le Pen and hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The center bloc has not yet unified behind a candidate, with Édouard Philippe, Gabriel Attal, and Raphaël Glucksmann as top contenders, while experts note the complexity of defining 'centrist' in a fragmented political landscape.