Édouard Philippe to announce shock retirement from politics?

French Prime Minister created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Édouard Philippe »

See more news, pictures and video.

Hot news

• Rumor September 2026

  Death Hoax says “Édouard Philippe dies at 55”
• Money September 14, 2026

  Édouard Philippe is Highest-Paid Politician in the World
• Rumor Central September 2026

  Is Édouard Philippe secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Sad news for Philippe fans. Speculation had been rife that the French Prime Minister will announce his retirement from politics, at age 55, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a politician isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a politician just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouÉdouard

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouÉdouard was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouÉdouard.”
— @DesireePlum, 14 Sep 2026

“I thought Édouard Philippe retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 14 Sep 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central