Glucksmann enters Socialist primary to compete for 2027 presidency
Glucksmann announces Socialist primary bid for 2027 French presidency.
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France Economic Outlook 2026-2027
France's economic projections and fiscal policy developments for 2026-2027, including debt forecasts, budget adjustments, and deficit reduction measures.
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2026-08-22 to 2026-11-05 · UTC publication dates
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Mayotte has significant foreign-born population
According to INSEE data, Mayotte has approximately 323,000 inhabitants as of January 1, 2026. Roughly half of the population is of foreign nationality, reflecting substantial immigration from neighboring Comoros and increasing arrivals of asylum seekers from the Great Lakes region (Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda).
Édouard Philippe proposes immigration restrictions for Mayotte
Édouard Philippe, Horizons candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, proposed multiple measures to restrict immigration to Mayotte on Friday, August 21. The proposals include suspending new asylum requests, suspending family reunification rights, suspending jus soli (birthright citizenship), and creating a return center in East Africa to facilitate deportations back to the region.
Marine Le Pen won 59% of Mayotte votes in 2022 presidential election
In the second round of the 2022 French presidential election, Marine Le Pen obtained 59% of the vote in Mayotte, indicating strong support for the far-right candidate in the territory.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticizes Philippe's immigration proposals
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise and presidential candidate, rejected Philippe's immigration proposals as 'aberrant, ridiculous and provocative' on Friday, August 21. Mélenchon argued that such measures cannot be implemented and criticized the implication of rejecting people at sea.
Philippe responds to Mélenchon's criticism during Mayotte visit
During a campaign visit to Mayotte on Saturday, August 22, Édouard Philippe responded to Mélenchon's criticism of his immigration proposals. Philippe invited Mélenchon to visit Mayotte and observe firsthand the impacts of migration on residents' daily lives, including challenges with water distribution, school organization, and access to healthcare.
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Glucksmann officially declares 2027 presidential candidacy
Glucksmann officially declares 2027 candidacy, expanding centrist representation in presidential field.
Mélenchon gains ground as second-round scenarios multiply
Mélenchon's rising support positions him for second-round qualification across multiple scenarios.
Mélenchon challenges France's alignment with US foreign policy
Mélenchon criticizes France's US alignment as foreign policy differentiator in 2027 race.
Mélenchon targets environmental law repeal, proposes disaster response reforms
Mélenchon proposes repealing environmental law and creating regional disaster response reserves.
Mélenchon escalates budget confrontation with tax proposals on wealth
Mélenchon vows to censure 2027 budget, proposes wealth and corporate taxes.
Mélenchon blocks 2027 budget, proposes wealth tax and debt freeze
Mélenchon blocks 2027 budget and proposes wealth tax plus debt freeze policy.
Left and center-right candidates formally enter 2027 presidential race
Mélenchon declared, Philippe and Attal signaled ambitions, field solidifies ahead of 2027.
Mélenchon challenges government immigration policy in Mayotte
Mélenchon criticizes Mayotte immigration policy, deepening 2027 campaign divisions.
Mélenchon unveils climate strategy with permanent 'eco-regions' plan
Mélenchon proposes permanent eco-regions for France's climate adaptation strategy.
Left-wing alliance takes shape as Mélenchon, Greens explore 2027 unity
Left-wing alliance negotiations begin as Mélenchon courts Green Party support for 2027.
Mayotte's foreign-born majority shapes 2027 presidential dynamics
Mayotte's foreign-born majority and 59% 2022 Le Pen vote signal demographic factors influencing 2027 election positioning.