Wednesday, October 14, 2026 -French journalist and essayist Natacha Polony has officially announced her candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election, adding a new voice to an increasingly crowded political race. The 51-year-old made the announcement on France Inter radio on October 14, 2026, saying she wanted to shake up the political landscape and represent citizens who feel abandoned by established political parties.
A former editor-in-chief of Marianne magazine, Polony argues that France is facing serious economic, social and international challenges that require urgent action. Her entry comes as political groups across the country position themselves for a crucial election next year.
Polony’s campaign centres on national sovereignty, domestic production and rebuilding France’s industrial capacity. She argues that the country must reduce its dependence on foreign production and strengthen its ability to finance public services, create skilled jobs and protect its economic interests. She has also criticised what she sees as excessive reliance on European integration at the expense of France’s national priorities.
In August, she launched the political movement Nous sommes la France, aimed at attracting people who believe existing political options no longer represent them. Polony says the movement has attracted 60,000 supporters, although the scale of its electoral backing remains to be tested.
Her announcement comes as France prepares for a closely watched presidential contest featuring established political figures, including Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Édouard Philippe, Gabriel Attal and centre-left candidate Raphaël Glucksmann. However, declaring a candidacy does not guarantee a place on the ballot: presidential hopefuls must secure at least 500 endorsements from elected officials to qualify.
Polony’s immediate challenge will be to turn her public profile and supporters into the political organisation needed to meet that requirement and reach voters nationwide. With the election approaching in 2027, her campaign will test whether a platform focused on sovereignty, production and political renewal can attract broader support in France’s divided political environment.
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