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In French Election, Centrists Eye a Judo Star and a Central Banker

Some voters 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.

13 November 2026Live

Sources

The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/13/world/europe/france-riner-judo-lagarde-election.html

Some voters 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.

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