Event Brief
Edouard Philippe leans right to counter far right
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Summary: France's former prime minister Edouard Philippe is positioning himself to prevent Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella from winning.
WHO: Edouard Philippe
WHAT: Edouard Philippe tilts right in the French presidential race to combat the far right.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: He is trying to prevent Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella from winning the Élysée.
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