Thierry Breton “does not close the door” to a candidacy for the presidential election in 2027
The former European commissioner conditions his possible participation on the emergence of a “central bloc” and calls on the government to act on purchasing power.
Quick Look
- Guest on France Inter, former European Commissioner Thierry Breton does not rule out being a candidate in the 2027 presidential election, waiting to see the evolution of the central bloc.
- He also calls on the government to make a move on purchasing power and the minimum wage.
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Why It Matters
Thierry Breton served as European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Minister of the Economy in France.
Thierry Breton "does not close the door" to a candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Guest of the France Inter morning show on Monday November 9, the former European Commissioner for the Internal Market and former Minister of the Economy says he is waiting to "see what emerges in the central bloc". “My strongest wish is that one emerges,” he continues, while ensuring that he does not rule out running. “We’ll see, I’m not closing the door,” he says.
Concerning the social and economic situation in France, Thierry Breton assures that there is "an absolutely major purchasing power problem in France", like "everywhere in Europe". A few hours before the "social conference" between the Prime Minister and the trade union and employer organizations, he calls on the government to "send a signal" and "make a gesture", particularly on the increase in the minimum wage. He also calls on France and European countries to work to “lower the cost of energy in Europe”.
Open Questions
- What structures will form the central block in 2027?
- Will the government respond to calls on the minimum wage?
