# Far-right politician Éric Zemmour joins 2027 French presidential race

https://mins.news/en/item/63937

- France 24, 2026-09-18 09:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260918-far-right-politician-%C3%A9ric-zemmour-joins-2027-french-presidential-race

> French far-right politician Éric Zemmour said Friday that he will run in next year’s presidential election, joining fellow far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. His campaign calls for a crackdown on immigration, including expelling unemployed foreigners who are legal residents.

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