Darmanin confirms he will not run for French president and endorses Philippe

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said he will back former prime minister Edouard Philippe in the 2027 French presidential election, which will be held on April 18.

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said he will back former prime minister Edouard Philippe in the 2027 French presidential election, which will be held on April 18.

Aug 17 - French conservative presidential candidate Edouard Philippe has won the backing of government minister Gerald Darmanin for next year's election, Darmanin said in a newspaper interview published on Monday.

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