Attal vs Glucksmann: how alike are they?

In brief

How do Attal and Glucksmann differ?

Gabriel Attal (Renaissance) and Raphaël Glucksmann (Place Publique) share most of their positions on Europe and defence but are opposed on the economy and social policy. Both want the European Union to take more decisions by majority, to keep giving military aid to Ukraine, to increase military spending, to offer to extend the nuclear deterrent to European partners and to introduce compulsory national service. They support both new nuclear reactors and wind power, banning social media for children under 15 and keeping the 2026 assisted dying law, and both oppose abolishing birthright citizenship and raising the retirement age to 65. Glucksmann, however, supports a minimum tax of 2% on fortunes above 100 million euros, bringing back a wealth tax, going back to a retirement age of 62 or lower, a minimum wage of at least 1,600 euros a month after deductions and legal status for undocumented workers who have a job, all of which Attal rejects. Attal wants to cut public spending first, reduce the number of public servants and pay unemployment benefits for a shorter time, which Glucksmann rejects. They also differ on banning girls under 18 from wearing the headscarf in public spaces, which Attal supports and Glucksmann rejects.

This summary is based on the candidates’ documented positions on the test statements; the source of each position is on each candidate’s page. Updated 19/10/2026.