Mélenchon the 'new French Trump,' RN's 'Putin-like attire'... Gabriel Attal denounces the 'national-insoumis pact' ahead of 2027

French politician Gabriel Attal is determined to avert a potential 2027 presidential election scenario featuring a runoff between the far-right National Rally (RN) and the far-left La France Insoumise (LFI). In a recent op-ed, Attal declared his primary adversaries to be these two parties, emphasizing his commitment to preventing what he terms an "confrontation between the extremes."

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My adversaries, the only ones, are the Rassemblement national and La France insoumise.

Attal, who announced his candidacy for the 2027 election in May, positions himself against both the RN and LFI, describing a "national-insoumis pact" between them. He sharply criticized the leaders of both movements. Attal characterized LFI's Jean-Luc Mélenchon as the "new French Trump" and accused RN leaders Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen of adopting "Putin-like" stances. He argues that despite their apparent opposition, these two political forces are strategically aligned and benefit from each other's presence.

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I will do everything, with all my strength, to avoid it.

"The extremes are not invincible," Attal asserted, proposing a strategy that goes beyond a mere "dam" or "vote against." He calls for a "rupture" and a "national momentum" to bring about the "change our country needs." Attal believes that the current economic, political, and institutional system is "out of breath" and that the extremes thrive on its "ruins."

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To be lucid is also to see clearly into the game of extremes: it is their dream scenario. Because, behind their apparent oppositions, these two political forces need each other.

However, Attal acknowledges that this "spirit of rupture" alone is insufficient. He stresses the need for a broader "gathering" that extends beyond a "too narrow" coalition of the right and center. Attal envisions a movement that "will speak to all French people, without exception, wherever they come from," transcending partisan labels and party structures. While not explicitly naming rivals within his political bloc, such as former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, Attal expressed confidence in his ability to foster the necessary unity for the 2027 election.

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The extremes are not invincible.