Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon backs Édouard Philippe for 2027 French presidency

Endorsement announcement

Maud Bregeon, the French government spokesperson, announced on France Inter on Monday that she will support former prime minister Édouard Philippe in the 2027 presidential election. She said she had "made her choice" and would attend his campaign rally in Paris on Sunday. Bregeon is a member of Renaissance, the party led by Gabriel Attal, another former prime minister and presidential candidate.

He is today more than the others capable of rallying broadly.

Avoiding the far right

Bregeon argued that Philippe is best placed to reach the second round and prevent the National Rally from taking power. She described a broad coalition beyond one's own political family as "an absolutely vital imperative for the country."

Government role and campaign limits

Bregeon confirmed she will not leave her government post and will have no operational role in Philippe's campaign. "The rule is very clear: no candidate within the government, and that's quite normal, and no operational role in the campaign," she said.

Wider field

The endorsement comes as uncertainty surrounds a potential bid by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, to whom Bregeon is close. Philippe, who leads the Horizons party, is one of several figures from the Macron era positioning for the 2027 race, alongside Attal.

Rally in Paris

Philippe's meeting is scheduled for Sunday in Paris. Bregeon's presence will be a visible signal of cross-party support within the presidential majority.