# Gabriel Attal outlines his proposals for the 2027 presidential election > On October 27, 2026, Gabriel Attal stays the course for the 2027 presidential election despite a loss of momentum, with a trip to Brittany and remarks on artificial intelligence. He then advocates for the "United States of Europe", and on October 28 presents his vision for the French economy, focused on innovation and planning. He also calls for European digital sovereignty, arguing that France relies too heavily on American messaging apps, software, and payment systems. The same day, he proposes a "grand primary of democrats" and reaches out to candidates refusing a runoff between LFI and the RN. Bruno Retailleau describes this primary as "fanciful and ridiculous", while Patrick Vignal, Attal's political adviser, says "we cannot do it alone". **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 39 articles from 22 sources (politics); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 03:06. - Status: ongoing - Category: Politics - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 13:07 - Updated: 29 October 2026 at 03:06 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/92-gabriel-attal-outlines-his-proposals-for-the-2027-presidential-election ## Reported figures - 200 milliards d'euros ## Coverage angles All three sides report Gabriel Attal's proposal for a "grand primary of democrats", but the left emphasizes its ill-defined nature and the candidate's position, the center details the anti-LFI/RN objective and the reactions, while the right highlights the drop in the polls and the refusals it has provoked. **Common ground** - Gabriel Attal, the Renaissance candidate, proposed a "grand primary of democrats" on TF1 on October 28. - He presents this primary as a way to prevent a runoff between LFI and the RN. - The reactions of Édouard Philippe and/or Bruno Retailleau are described as reluctant or critical. **Differences** - Libération (left) notes that neither the lineup, nor the procedures, nor the schedule of the primary are defined; this aspect does not appear in the center and right excerpts. - Europe 1 (right) writes that the proposal is "rejected by Édouard Philippe"; the center speaks of entourages "not enthusiastic" and the left of a call joining those who want to "make Philippe crack". - The center relays the quote from adviser Patrick Vignal "we cannot do it alone", absent from the left and right excerpts. ## Timeline (7 events) ### 27 October 2026 — [Présidentielle 2027 : Attal maintient son cap malgré un « trou d'air »](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1819-presidentielle-2027-attal-maintient-son-cap-malgre-un-trou-d-air.md) Gabriel Attal entend renforcer sa stature présidentielle en vue de 2027, avec un déplacement en Bretagne et un propos sur l'intelligence artificielle, malgré une baisse de sa dynamique. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 27 October 2026 — [Gabriel Attal advocates for 'the United States of Europe'](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1995-gabriel-attal-advocates-for-the-united-states-of-europe.md) Gabriel Attal highlights appetite for Europe to further his presidential ambition, calling for the creation of the United States of Europe despite the political and social crisis. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Gabriel Attal presents his vision for the French economy](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2611-gabriel-attal-presents-his-vision-for-the-french-economy.md) Gabriel Attal says he will present his vision for the French economy, focusing on innovation and planning to restore prosperity. 3 sources, 8 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Gabriel Attal plaide pour une souveraineté numérique européenne](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2813-gabriel-attal-plaide-pour-une-souverainete-numerique-europeenne.md) Gabriel Attal estime que la France dépend trop des messageries, logiciels et systèmes de paiement américains et appelle à développer un cloud souverain et des systèmes de paiement européens. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Gabriel Attal calls for a “great Democratic primary”](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3310-gabriel-attal-calls-for-a-great-democratic-primary.md) Renaissance candidate Gabriel Attal proposes a “great Democratic primary” and reaches out to candidates refusing a second round between LFI and the RN. 21 sources, 25 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Retailleau juge « fantaisiste et ridicule » la primaire proposée par Attal](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3348-retailleau-juge-fantaisiste-et-ridicule-la-primaire-proposee-par-attal.md) Bruno Retailleau critique vivement le projet de « grande primaire des démocrates » avancé par Gabriel Attal, qu'il qualifie de fantaisiste et ridicule. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [Patrick Vignal estime qu'« on ne peut pas y arriver seul »](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3398-patrick-vignal-estime-qu-on-ne-peut-pas-y-arriver-seul.md) Patrick Vignal, conseiller politique de Gabriel Attal, affirme sur BFM Grand Soir que face à la crise traversée par la France, « on ne peut pas y arriver seul », en écho à la ligne d'union des démocrates portée par Attal. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Gabriel Attal outlines his proposals for the 2027 presidential election”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/92-gabriel-attal-outlines-his-proposals-for-the-2027-presidential-election Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology