
In front of 2,000 people in Lyon, Gabriel Attal relaunched his presidential campaign by presenting a “new generational pact”, multiplying the proposals and calling on young people to get involved, after a period of discretion linked to the absence of a rebound in the polls.
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Gabriel Attal, former Prime Minister and president of Renaissance, had announced his candidacy for the presidential election several months earlier, but was struggling to gain ground in the polls, which had made him more discreet recently.
In front of 2,000 people in Lyon (Rhône), and between two “kops” of young activists with scarves and pennants, Gabriel Attal tried to breathe new life into his presidential campaign by presenting a vast “new generational pact”. Hyperactive for six months and the announcement of his candidacy for the Élysée, without a rebound in the poll, the boss of Renaissance had been a little more discreet in recent weeks. But on the occasion of this regional meeting, which must call for others, the former prime minister delivered a dense one-hour speech, returning to his offensive habits, his worked formulas and above all, by multiplying the proposals.
“We are only at the beginning of the road and we have all the weapons to win. I appeal to young people: come debate, come build! I will never let the generational divide widen,” thundered Gabriel Attal on Saturday afternoon, indicating that he would soon draw lots for 150 young people…
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Gabriel Attal will organize other regional meetings in the coming weeks to continue his presidential campaign.
Likely · Within weeks
Gabriel Attal will soon draw 150 young people to participate in an initiative linked to his generational pact.
Very likely · Within days
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