Éric Zemmour, president of the far-right party Reconquête, has officially confirmed his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential elections, stating in an interview on BFMTV: "I am a candidate for the President of the Republic." This announcement, made on Thursday, September 18, 2026, marks a new stage in the mobilization of the French far-right for next year's election. The formal submission of his candidacy is expected in the autumn, likely in October, according to his entourage (hln.be). The former journalist and polemicist, aged 68, used this appearance to toughen his discourse on immigration, a central theme of his program. He notably advocated for the controversial concept of "remigration," wishing not only to drastically limit immigration but also to expel foreigners from French territory. A...
All Western sources (mainstream/generalist, neutral/public service) confirm that Éric Zemmour announced his candidacy for the French presidential election as the leader of the far-right party Reconquête. There is a clear consensus on the facts and the candidate's political positioning.
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