2027 French presidential election: Macron's legacy weighs heavily on centrist candidates Attal and Philippe

While Alexis Kohler, the Elysée's former chief of staff, has spoken out in defense of the president, candidates from the centrist bloc criticize his governing style while trying not to alienate his voter base.

While Alexis Kohler, the Elysée's former chief of staff, has spoken out in defense of the president, candidates from the centrist bloc criticize his governing style while trying not to alienate his voter base.

Spokespersons for both Séjourné and Attal declined to comment on a potential conflict of interest.

PARIS, Aug 26 - France's political class has been roiled in recent years by its attempts to rein in the country's increasingly heavy debt load. Far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon has a simple but highly divisive idea: cancel it.

After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to “a free spirit”.

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of police were seen by the Express outside a empty villa linked to the French president despite cops struggling to stop migrant boat launches.