Attal kicks off 2027 bid, vows reform and AI leadership, breaking with Macron

Gabriel Attal launched his 2027 presidential bid with a major Paris rally, portraying a break from Emmanuel Macron and promising reforms to strengthen education, boost purchasing power, tighten borders, and lead Europe in artificial intelligence and quantum tech. Polls have him in fourth at around 13%, and his platform emphasizes change, national renewal, and distancing from the Paris elite as he positions his Renaissance party as the driver of a future-focused France. The first round is scheduled for April 2027.