French candidate Edouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary

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French presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe ruled out competing in a primary following a proposal made last week by his rival Gabriel Attal to organize a vote to select a single centre-right candidate. Philippe's decision leaves the centre-right without a unified selection process as the presidential race takes shape. Attal, another former prime minister, had proposed the primary to avoid splitting the vote. No date for any primary was given.

Why it matters：A divided centre-right could reshape France's presidential race and the balance against other camps.

Key points

  • Philippe rejected the primary proposed by Attal
  • Both are former prime ministers
  • No primary date was given

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