Right-wing Edouard Philippe has officially launched his presidential campaign less than a year ahead of the 2027 election in France. Philippe was the first one to say explicitly he would run for France's highest office. Now, polls give the ex-PM the best chance to defeat the far right. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman tells us more.
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