French essayist Natacha Polony declares presidential bid, vows to unite 'orphans of politics'

Essayist Natacha Polony, who launched a political movement in September, announced her candidacy for the French presidential election on France Inter, citing France's 'total loss of rank' on economic and sovereignty issues. She proposes a 'production policy' to appeal to voters disenchanted with the political establishment. The move adds a new candidate to the 2027 race, though her electoral viability remains uncertain.