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Influencers poised to shake up France's 2027 presidential race

French Youtuber and influencer Samuel Zirah known as Sam Zirah poses during a photo session in Paris, on May 19, 2026.
French Youtuber and influencer Samuel Zirah known as Sam Zirah poses during a photo session in Paris on May 19, 2026. © Julien de Rosa, AFP

French influencers are set to play a key role in the 2027 presidential campaign. More than half of under-25s cite social media and video platforms as their main source of information, according to a survey published in January 2026 by French media regulator Arcom.

Politicians want to meet them, the media want to hire them – content creators, seen as a key to reaching their young followers, are readying to be players in the 2027 presidential campaign.

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