French President Emmanuel Macron has not endorsed either former prime minister seeking the 2027 presidency, as judo champion Teddy Riner's entry adds another candidate to France's election race, France 24 reported.
France 24 identified Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal as the former prime ministers seeking the office. It also named Marine le Pen of the National Rally and Jean-Luc Melenchon of France Unbowed, describing them as far-right and far-left contenders, respectively.
Macron appeared enthusiastic about Riner's entry, France 24 said. The broadcaster also said France's two-consecutive-term limit bars Macron from running in 2027.
Riner announced his candidacy in a campaign video published Nov. 9. In the video, he raised public debt, household purchasing power, public safety and administrative burdens as issues he wants to address, according to EconoTimes' earlier coverage of his campaign video.
France 24 said the first round is expected in about six months but did not give a specific date.
