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.
Zemmour's popularity surged during his first presidential campaign in 2022, fueled by his strong anti-immigrant rhetoric and promotion of the "great replacement" conspiracy theory. His campaign, however, eventually lost momentum, resulting in a 7% vote share in the first round. His partner, Sarah Knafo, has recently published a bestseller criticizing public finance management, which had fueled speculation about her own political ambitions.