President of Hauts-de-France region Xavier Bertrand “intends” to be a candidate again in the presidential election in 2027. He had failed in the right-wing primary in 2022.

“Many today already think that 2027 will be Marine Le Pen’s turn. Not me! I am convinced that there is not a majority of fascists in our country,” he says. He explains that he wants to defend a “Republic of territories”