Zemmour Goes for the Votes, and Money, of London’s French Bankers
The ultra-right media pundit is visiting the U.K. capital to promote his latest book and build support ahead of a possible run in next year’s election.
Eric Zemmour speaks during a promotional event in Bordeaux, France, on Nov. 12.
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As he weighs a bid for the Elysee Palace, Eric Zemmour is doing what many presidential hopefuls have done before and beating a trail to London with its thousands of wealthy French financiers.
The City of London’s French financial community overwhelmingly backed incumbent President Emmanuel Macron in 2017, and is largely lining up behind the former Rothschild & Co corporate financier once again.