Éric Zemmour confirmed in a mid-September 2026 BFMTV interview that he will seek the Reconquête nomination for the 2027 French presidential election, stating he is preparing his candidacy with a formal announcement expected in the fall. This earlier-than-planned declaration ended speculation about party vice-president and MEP Sarah Knafo as a potential alternative, whom Zemmour and Knafo herself have both described as supporting him as the movement’s “natural candidate.” Knafo has reiterated this stance in multiple interviews while focusing on policy visibility through her recent book on public finances and media appearances. These developments, combined with Zemmour’s established role as party founder and leader, underpin the current trader consensus reflected in the market pricing.