French right-wing politician Ciotti proposes alliance pact to Le Pen for 2027 election

In early September 2026, French right-wing politician Éric Ciotti, who leads the party in Nice, used his political comeback event in Levens to propose an "alliance pact" to Marine Le Pen ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The proposal comes as Le Pen is seen as the favorite in opinion polls for the race.

Ciotti's move is part of a broader political season in France, where potential candidates are positioning themselves. Meanwhile, economist Philippe Aghion has sharply criticized the economic proposals of both Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, another presidential hopeful. Le Pen, for her part, has been reasserting control over her campaign.