SONDAGE EXCLUSIF 2027. Christine Lagarde “bien accueillie” par les électeurs du centre

An exclusive Cluster 17 poll for POLITICO tested a hypothetical 2027 French presidential bid by Christine Lagarde, the outgoing European Central Bank president, and found she would run level with Edouard Philippe among centrist voters. Lagarde, whose ECB term ends in October 2027, is described as "well received" by the center, matching the former prime minister in a head-to-head scenario. The survey suggests the former IMF chief could immediately compete for the centrist lane despite never having held elected office in France. Her candidacy remains speculative, and the poll only measures the center's reception rather than a full national field. What to watch next is whether Lagarde confirms a run once her ECB duties end, and whether her polling holds as other candidates formalize.