François Asselineau
Union Populaire Républicaine

François
Asselineau

1% Estimated average

Photo: Joel Saget / AFP

Their vision

“For the restoration of democracy and national independence.”

Founder and president of the UPR, François Asselineau is the theorist of total Frexit — leaving the EU, the euro and NATO all at once. Known for his marathon lectures on the European treaties, he calls for complete geopolitical independence, neither pro-American nor pro-Russian. His movement describes itself as a party rising despite media silence, built on its online activists and its documented analyses.

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Their platform

Total Frexit: EU, euro & NATO
Leave the European Union (Article 50), the eurozone and NATO legally and completely. These three memberships are, in his view, the main cause of France's economic and political decline. No reform is possible without this triple withdrawal first.
Geopolitical independence & non-alignment
Defend a non-aligned diplomacy, neither a vassal of the United States nor subservient to other powers. Revive the Gaullist tradition of a France free to choose its alliances and acting as an independent arbiter on the world stage.
Social protection & public services
Oppose the privatisations and liberalisation imposed by European directives. Maintain a strong state that guarantees the pay-as-you-go pension system, social security and national public services.
Democracy & legislative sovereignty
Restore the full legislative sovereignty of the French people against institutions it considers undemocratic. Give citizens a say on major national decisions, with no technocratic filter or supranational constraint.
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Social media presence

𝕏@f_asselineau
180K
Insta@fasselineau
38K
YT@f_asselineau
120K
YT@uprtvfa
510K
FB @fasselineau
283K
FB @uprfa
99K
1,23M total followers
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Declared, but conditional

These candidates have stated their intention, but their participation remains conditional on endorsements, support or political developments.

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LFI
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GDS
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ENV
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REC
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RN
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Tempted, but keeping the suspense

These figures keep the speculation alive without confirming a bid. A decision is expected in the coming months.

PS
Raphaël GlucksmannPlace Publique / PS
PS
Olivier FaurePS First Secretary
PS
Boris VallaudSocialist Party
PS
François HollandeFormer President of the Republic
PS
Bernard CazeneuveFormer PM
PCF
Fabien RousselFrench Communist Party
IND
Dominique de VillepinIndependent / Gaullist
RE
Élisabeth BorneRenaissance / Former PM
RE
Bruno Le MaireRenaissance / Former Finance Minister
RE
Gérald DarmaninRenaissance / Former Interior Minister