Édouard Philippe
Édouard Philippe is a French politician who served as Prime Minister under President Emmanuel Macron from 2017 to 2020. He is now mayor of Le Havre and leads the centrist party Horizons.
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Sep 3, 2026
Lean Right
He is indirectly in the news as Chenu and others critique his potential presidential campaign's immigration stances.
For LR, Philippe represents the same Macronist elitism and failed immigration policies that have led to crises like Ceuta, making him an adversary on the right.
Aug 31, 2026
Far Right
Invité exceptionnel de BFMTV, il a critiqué le projet de retraites du RN, annoncé une politique migratoire plus ferme et évoqué les 35 heures.
Il incarne la droite modérée qui tente de capter l'électorat RN sur l'immigration, mais reste suspect aux yeux des patriotes pour son bilan de Premier ministre d'Emmanuel Macron.
Aug 31, 2026
Far Left
Former PM staged a weekend of 'social' events with Hollande and Darmanin to boost his presidential campaign.
LFI critiques his 'fibre sociale' as a fake veneer for pro-business policies and police state continuity, part of the Macronist bloc.
Aug 29, 2026
Lean Right
Philippe continues to lead Gabriel Attal in polls, but his rivalry with Attal has become a public feud within the central bloc.
LR sees Philippe as a Macronist ally, not a true right-winger, and his potential ralliements are viewed as hollow.
Aug 27, 2026
Lean Right
Former PM remains a top candidate but faces scrutiny over his Macronist past and ambiguous positions.
LR distrusts Philippe as a centrist who would continue Macron's policies, not offer genuine alternative.
Aug 27, 2026
Far Left
Alongside Attal, Philippe is courting teachers with salary promises while ignoring that his own premiership oversaw education budget constraints.
LFI views Philippe as an opportunist from the 'bloc central' who will not break with Macron's social austerity.
Aug 26, 2026
Lean Right
Presidential candidate detailed his education plan, including a 20% teacher pay rise and parental fines.
His proposal mixes market incentives with responsibility, but LR must scrutinize fiscal and social impacts.
Aug 25, 2026
Far Right
The former PM warned of a 'real and serious' risk of an RN-LFI runoff, reacting to polls showing his own support slipping.
RN views Philippe as a Macron clone who failed on immigration and security, and his warning is seen as desperate scaremongering to cling to power.
Aug 25, 2026
Lean Right
The former PM is polled at 14% and is the main target of Pécresse's call for a right-centre union.
LR views Philippe as a useful ally on immigration but a threat to party identity if he absorbs LR voters.
Aug 23, 2026
Far Right
Former PM and Horizons candidate is in Mayotte, taking a firm stance on immigration and urging Gabriel Attal to rally behind him.
RN sees Philippe as a Macronist trying to hijack the immigration issue, but his past policies and camp make his credibility suspect.