Édouard Philippe is actively building support for his anticipated 2027 presidential campaign, recently courting current Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin in Tourcoing. Philippe indicated he’s receptive to Darmanin’s priorities, described as stemming from a social conservative perspective. While signaling a potential alliance, Philippe remained deliberately vague regarding specific policy details or programmatic commitments. He expressed ambitions for securing an "absolute majority" in future elections. This move suggests a strategy of broadening his appeal by incorporating figures from across the political spectrum. The lack of concrete proposals, however, leaves the future direction of his platform uncertain. This latest development signals an early and strategic phase of positioning ahead of the upcoming presidential race.