He has not officially declared his candidacy for the presidential election in twelve months. But with the release of his book “En homme libre” on April 23, a meeting in Paris on May 30, and the cover of Le Point this Thursday where he claims to “know how to govern France,” Gabriel Attal is advancing his pieces in such a way that his candidacy, at the age of 37, is no longer in doubt.
At the heart of this storytelling, a series of initiatives and events organized from April to June by Renaissance, under the banner “Nouvelle République,” “a galaxy organized by the party to reach a wider audience than just card-carrying individuals and engage with civil society,” explains the local president of Renaissance, Sarah Peillon.
Round tables and solo performance by Gabriel Attal at the Comédie Odéon
Among the planned visits by the current leader of Macron’s deputies, three cities have been targeted: Strasbourg, Bordeaux, and Lyon. “He has an attachment to this city and the Rhône has gained a number of local elected officials from Renaissance compared to 2020,” explains Sarah Peillon. On the agenda for his visit to Lyon on April 28: a book signing session, followed by a “Night of the New Republic” with round tables, conferences, and a solo performance at the Comédie Odéon from 7 pm to 10 pm.
The debated topics: democracy and the education system. With well-known participants including political analysts such as Brice Tinturier (General Director of Ipsos-BVA) and Blanche Leridon (Director of Studies at the Institut Montaigne).
“We wanted reduced capacities because the format is more suited to discussions, especially to attract people who wouldn’t normally attend a meeting,” explains the party’s Rhône boss. “The idea is to take the time, for everyone to participate, without overly framing the speeches and above all avoiding exclusivity.” Like a preview of the presidential campaign, the exact dates of which are not yet known.
