French judoka Teddy Riner, who wants to run in the 2027 presidential election, has distanced himself from President Emmanuel Macron's support. Macron welcomed his candidacy, but on Saturday, during a visit to the Made in France trade fair, Riner denied being a Macronist. Le Figaro ↗
"I am not a Macronist," Riner declared. He described the president's congratulations as a "poisoned kiss." He also stressed that he is not an envoy of the head of state. "I am not the president's envoy," said the candidate in response to Macron's statements. Le Monde ↗
Riner announced his candidacy for the election to be held in 2027. He is running his campaign as a figure standing outside the traditional left-right divide. According to Riner's own statements, however, Macron's favorable reaction to his decision made it necessary to clearly define his political independence. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The campaign is also facing its first departure of personnel. Former health minister François Braun, who was regarded as a credible figure strengthening Riner's team, left the campaign just six days after it began.
Riner's candidacy has also sparked debate about the chances that well-known personalities without years of political experience have. His entry into the presidential race also recalled previous cases of celebrities who attempted to seek the Élysée Palace. The further development of the campaign will depend above all on the candidate's ability to build a political team and convince voters of his program.
Teddy Riner rejects Macron's support and speaks of a "poisoned kiss"
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Wahlkampf in Frankreich - "Vergifteter Kuss": Star-Judoka und Präsidentschaftskandidat Teddy Riner distanziert sich von Macrons Lob für seine Bewerbung
Deutschlandfunk
| 17:51 14.11.
Teddy Riner réfute être macroniste et qualifie de "baiser empoisonné" les félicitations de Macron
France24
| 16:12 14.11.
Présidentielle 2027 : « Je ne suis pas un macroniste », rejette Teddy Riner, qui qualifie les félicitations d’Emmanuel Macron de « baiser empoisonné »
Le Monde
| 15:47 14.11.
«Je ne suis pas un macroniste» : Teddy Riner qualifie les félicitations du président à sa candidature de «baiser empoisonné»
Le Figaro
| 14:59 14.11.
À peine arrivé, l’ex-ministre de la Santé François Braun quitte la campagne de Teddy Riner
Le Figaro
| 11:44 14.11.
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