Édouard Philippe was reelected Le Havre mayor on Saturday by his municipal council. Horizons president is developing a 2027 presidential project, positioning himself as the right and center candidate. He is ready for a 'rapport de force' on immigration while supporting work immigration.
On Saturday, from Le Havre city hall in Seine-Maritime, Édouard Philippe was officially reelected mayor by the municipal council members. Wearing his tricolore sash, he mentioned the 'considerable challenges' for his city and the 'images of great violence' seen during municipal elections in cities won by La France insoumise (LFI).
As president of the Horizons party, Édouard Philippe is preparing his national ambitions for the 2027 presidential election. Recent polls place him at 20.5 to 25.5% voting intentions in the first round, depending on configurations. Opposed to any primary election, he aims to prevail over Républicains (LR) and Renaissance candidates, including Bruno Retailleau and Gabriel Attal.
On immigration, the reelected mayor takes a firm stance: ready for a 'rapport de force,' particularly regarding Algeria and family reunification, but supportive of work immigration. This positioning fits his project to win over the right and center.
