French business leader Gattaz aligns with presidential hopeful Lisnard in Cannes

Pierre Gattaz, a prominent figure in French business and former president of the Medef employers' federation, has publicly aligned himself with David Lisnard, president of Nouvelle Énergie and a declared candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Gattaz attended Lisnard's political rally in Cannes, describing the event as a "melting-pot of exciting ideas."

Nearly a thousand militants joined the "Gagne" (Win) gathering, where various civil society figures were invited to share their visions for France. This event took place less than eight months before a crucial political deadline. Lisnard had participated in the Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France in Paris two days prior, engaging in a debate with Fabien Roussel, the national secretary of the French Communist Party.

However, some of Lisnard's supporters expressed disappointment over his absence from a debate held among seven other presidential hopefuls. "It's extremely disappointing from Medef," one young supporter, Benjamin, lamented. Benjamin, who has been involved with Lisnard's movement for two years, finds solace in his champion's performance at the "applaudimètre," a measure of audience applause.

The article highlights a convergence between a key figure from the French business world and a presidential candidate, signaling potential shifts in political alliances ahead of the 2027 election. The event in Cannes aimed to galvanize support and present Lisnard's platform to a broader audience.