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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

BBC News · May 22, 2026, 11:07 PM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

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