Eric Zemmour says he will stand in French presidential election

Eric Zemmour, leader of the Reconquete party, attends a political rally to launch the campaign of Sarah Knafo for the mayoral elections in Paris, France, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - ⁠Eric Zemmour, a politician with a ⁠prominent anti-Islam and anti-immigrant stance, confirmed on ‌Tuesday that he would stand in next year's French presidential election.

• "I can confirm to you that I will ​indeed be a candidate in ⁠the Presidential election," ⁠Zemmour, whose party is called "Reconquest", told TF1 TV