En Marche!

En Marche! is a political movement created to support Emmanuel Macron's candidacy in the 2017 French presidential election. It focuses on promoting political renewal, advocating for progressive economic and social reforms, and mobilising volunteers for campaign activities. The movement engages in candidate recruitment, policy development, and grassroots organising across France. Its core objective was to present an alternative to traditional party structures and to revitalise democratic participation.

The organisation's headquarters is located in France, reflecting its national scope of operation. During the 2017 election cycle, En Marche! was active throughout the country, organising events and outreach in multiple regions. Its campaign attracted considerable domestic and international attention as part of the broader presidential contest.

En Marche! positions itself as a centrist, pro‑European force that seeks to transcend left‑right divides. It was founded by Emmanuel Macron, who previously served as Minister of Economy, and draws on his background in public service and finance. The movement became notable for being targeted by Russian intelligence actors, who created fake Facebook personas to surveil campaign officials as reported in April 2017. Later in the election, Macron campaign emails were compromised and leaked online, while Facebook removed tens of thousands of accounts spreading election‑related misinformation in France.

Initially structured as a loose movement, En Marche! later formalised into the political party La République En Marche! (LREM) after the election. It operates without a traditional corporate ownership model, being governed by its members and elected leaders. The organisation’s leadership remains tied to its founder, Emmanuel Macron, who went on to become President of France. These structural notes highlight its evolution from a campaign entity to a sustained political force.