# Reconquête! political mobilization for 2027 elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/reconqute-political-mobilization-for-2027-elections
> Updated: 2026-09-17T21:38:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

The far-right political movement Reconquête!, led by Éric Zemmour, has begun mobilizing for the 2027 French presidential election. During a summer university event attended by approximately 2,000 people, party leadership outlined economic and social platforms. Vice President Sarah Knafo proposed tax reforms, including the abolition of inheritance tax and production taxes, while Éric Zemmour addressed themes such as immigration and the defense of Western civilization.

Following these mobilization efforts, Éric Zemmour officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidency during a television appearance on BFMTV. He stated his candidacy is driven by a need to save France from the ‘great replacement’, noting that his 7.07% vote share in the 2022 election was a disappointment compared to previous polling. While a formal official declaration is expected in the autumn, Zemmour has confirmed his intention to build on his previous results.

Zemmour is proposing a significant hardening of immigration and residency policies centered on the principle of ‘remigration’. His platform includes the expulsion of foreign nationals who have been unemployed for more than six months to a year, even if they are currently in the country legally, citing a foreign code article suggesting that any foreigner who becomes a burden on public finances should be expelled. 

Additionally, his proposed measures include the deportation of all foreign nationals currently in French prisons—who represent approximately 25% of the prison population—as well as foreign delinquents serving sentences via electronic monitoring or community service. He also aims to target undocumented immigrants and those living solely on social welfare, suggesting that advancements in artificial intelligence could eventually replace immigrant labor. His entry into the race adds competition to the far-right landscape, joining prominent figure Marine Le Pen of the National Rally.

## Claims

- Éric Zemmour announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Zemmour described his 7% score in the 2022 election as a disappointment compared to preceding polls. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Zemmour proposed expelling foreigners who have been unemployed for one year, even if they are in a regular legal situation. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Zemmour stated his political motivation is to save France from the ‘great replacement’. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Zemmour called for the expulsion of all foreigners in French prisons, noting they constitute 25% of the prison population. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Nicolas Dupont-Aignan announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, campaigning on a platform of leaving the European Union. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Éric Zemmour and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan announce 2027 presidential bids

Éric Zemmour and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan have announced their candidacies for the 2027 French presidential election, focusing on hardline immigration policies and leaving the European Union.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ric-zemmour-announces-2027-presidential-candidacy

### 2026-09-13: Reconquête! holds summer university to prepare for 2027

Éric Zemmour's Reconquête! party held its summer university in France, focusing on tax reform, freedom of expression, and preparations for the 2027 elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reconqute-holds-summer-university-to-prepare-for-2027

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