In French Election, Centrists Eye a Judo Star and a Central Banker
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Centrists are looking for candidates for the 2027 presidential election to avoid a contest between the far right and far left. Judo champion Teddy Riner is considered a possibility. Christine Lagarde is seen as less likely to be a candidate.
Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential election. Teddy Riner, the judo champion, is in, while Christine Lagarde is less likely.