French center-right candidate Philippe faces mounting doubts amid infighting and populist surge

French presidential hopeful Philippe, once seen as the main challenger to Le Pen, now faces centrist infighting, voter fatigue, and a populist surge, eroding confidence among his allies. The article suggests his path to defeating Le Pen is increasingly uncertain, though no specific polls or events are cited. This matters as it signals a potential fragmentation of the center-right vote ahead of the election.