French Singer Alain Souchon Predicts Exodus to Switzerland if Far-Right Wins Presidency
PARIS - Veteran french singer-songwriter Alain Souchon dismissed the possibility of a National Rally (RN) victory in the 2027 presidential election, stating he doesn’t believe “the French are stupid enough to elect someone from the ‘National Front’ to lead,” during an appearance on RTL Friday while promoting his new album, “Studio Saint-Germain.”
Souchon, reflecting on the RN’s growing influence in French politics, expressed confidence in the country’s ability to resist a radical shift. However, he warned that a far-right presidency woudl trigger a “profound democratic shock,” going so far as to suggest it could incite “a revolution.”
“We will never be in a country led by the RN,” Souchon asserted. He then revealed his personal contingency plan should the improbable occur: ”We would go to Switzerland.”
The artist’s comments come amid increasing national debate surrounding the RN and its leader, Marine Le Pen, as they continue to gain traction in opinion polls. Souchon ultimately voiced his belief in the French people’s capacity to defend their values and reject extremist political ideologies.