# Dupont‑Aignan defends the RIC and denounces Brussels' conditions on nuclear power > On 25 October 2026, Nicolas Dupont‑Aignan advocated for a overhaul of democracy and for a citizens' initiative referendum (RIC) as part of his 2027 presidential project. On 26 October, he cited an IFOP poll showing that 17% of French people would like him to run for president, and called for donations. On 27 October, he denounced the European Commission's requirements that would condition financing for future French nuclear reactors on concessions regarding the grid and electricity sales. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 25 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 4 articles from 1 source (politics); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 19:27. - Status: ongoing - Category: Politics - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 25 October 2026 at 21:30 - Updated: 28 October 2026 at 19:27 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/76-dupont-aignan-defends-the-ric-and-denounces-brussels-conditions-on-nuclear-power ## Timeline (3 events) ### 25 October 2026 — [Dupont-Aignan défend le RIC pour 2027](https://acturadar.com/en/events/511-dupont-aignan-defend-le-ric-pour-2027.md) Nicolas Dupont-Aignan plaide pour une refonte de la démocratie et le référendum d'initiative citoyenne dans le cadre de son projet présidentiel 2027. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 26 October 2026 — [Dupont-Aignan revendique 17 % de soutien à sa candidature présidentielle](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1353-dupont-aignan-revendique-17-de-soutien-a-sa-candidature-presidentielle.md) Nicolas Dupont-Aignan cite un sondage IFOP selon lequel 17 % des Français souhaiteraient sa candidature à la présidentielle et appelle aux dons. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 27 October 2026 — [Dupont-Aignan denounces Brussels' conditions on nuclear](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1607-dupont-aignan-denounces-brussels-conditions-on-nuclear.md) Nicolas Dupont-Aignan denounces the European Commission's demands that would condition funding for future French nuclear reactors on concessions concerning the grid and electricity sales. 1 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Dupont‑Aignan defends the RIC and denounces Brussels' conditions on nuclear power”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/76-dupont-aignan-defends-the-ric-and-denounces-brussels-conditions-on-nuclear-power Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology