Key facts
- Eric Zemmour announced his intention to run for the French presidency.
- Zemmour is the leader of the far-right party Reconquest.
- He previously ran for president in 2022, securing 7% of the vote.
- His partner, MEP Sarah Knafo, has also been speculated to be considering a presidential run.
- Knafo recently published a book criticizing public finance management.
Anti-immigration firebrand Eric Zemmour has confirmed his intention to run for the French presidency in the upcoming election, seemingly ending speculation that he might defer to his partner, MEP Sarah Knafo. Zemmour, the leader of the far-right party Reconquest, stated his candidacy in an interview with BFMTV on Thursday.