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French Presidential Election 2027
Coverage of the 2027 French presidential election campaign, including candidate announcements, policy positions, and political developments across the political spectrum.
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2026-08-02 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 28 Mar, 12:07 UTC
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La France insoumise seeks to undermine communist candidacy
Insoumis strategists plan to weaken Fabien Roussel's communist candidacy and capture communist voters by securing endorsements from PCF officials. Communist deputy leader Stéphane Peu signaled potential unity with La France insoumise, stating they could 'conclude' their differences in coming months.
Édouard Philippe campaigns at agricultural festival in Moselle
Édouard Philippe, former Prime Minister under Emmanuel Macron, held a campaign visit at an agricultural festival organized by Jeunes Agriculteurs (Young Farmers) in Magny, Moselle, near Metz. During the visit, he discussed water management including rainwater retention for farmers and discussed EU restrictions on land cleared after 2020 with overseas farmers.
Fabien Roussel officially launches communist presidential campaign
Fabien Roussel, leader of the French Communist Party (PCF), officially announced his presidential candidacy and held his first campaign rally at the Fête de l'Humanité on Saturday. His campaign platform includes nationalization policies, calls for popular mobilization, and legal proceedings against TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné.
François Hollande attends Socialist Party Rose Festival
Former Socialist President François Hollande, not yet officially a candidate but actively campaigning, attended the traditional Rose Festival of the Socialist Party in Frangy-en-Bresse, Saône-et-Loire on Saturday.
Communist Party maintains autonomous candidacy despite pressure
Ian Brossat, communist senator and Fabien Roussel's campaign director, confirmed that Roussel will continue his candidacy to completion and stated the party does not intend to engage in polemics with La France insoumise.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon to speak at Fête de l'Humanité
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, is scheduled to speak at the Fête de l'Humanité on Saturday, two hours before Fabien Roussel's speech. His address will address the relationship between labor and capital, topics aligned with radical left-wing audiences.
Marine Tondelier proposes law to penalize deliberate lies in politics
Marine Tondelier, candidate of the Greens party and secretary general of the Écologistes, proposed on her blog on September 4 to adopt a law to prohibit lying in politics, targeting deliberately false statements for sanctions including ineligibility.
François Ruffin proposes paying president minimum wage salary
François Ruffin, deputy from Somme and presidential candidate, proposes that the president of France be paid minimum wage instead of the current salary of 16,000 euros gross monthly, arguing the president is already provided housing, meals, and security.
Bruno Le Maire proposes lowering kindergarten entry age to one year
Bruno Le Maire, former economy minister and potential presidential candidate, proposed on a news program that children be allowed to enter kindergarten starting at age one, citing poor results from the PISA survey.
Governor of Bank of France opposes debt cancellation proposal
Emmanuel Moulin, governor of the Banque de France, stated on Friday that canceling French national debt would be an illegal, dangerous, and useless measure.
National Rally proposes penalizing Islamic veil wearing with fines
Jean-Philippe Tanguy, deputy and lieutenant of Marine Le Pen, stated on August 30 that the National Rally party plans to penalize Islamic veil wearing with fines if Marine Le Pen is elected. Le Pen confirmed via social media her intention to propose a major law against Islamist ideologies, including criminalization of the Islamic veil in public spaces, through referendum.
ECB president warns debt cancellation would violate EU treaty
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, stated on Thursday that canceling French national debt held by the institution would constitute a pure violation of the treaty on the European Union.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon proposes canceling French national debt
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, candidate of La France insoumise for the presidential election, has proposed canceling French national debt as part of his campaign platform.
Edouard Philippe proposes shifting presidential inauguration from May to September
Edouard Philippe, mayor of Le Havre and declared presidential candidate, proposed delaying the presidential inauguration from May to September, following the U.S. model, to allow for a transition period and consultation with stakeholders.
Presidential campaign officially begins seven months before election
The French presidential campaign officially began seven months before the first round of voting, with several candidates already declared and others expressing interest in running.
French Greens weigh strategic options for 2027 presidential election
The French Green party must decide whether to maintain an independent presidential candidacy, support Jean-Luc Mélenchon's leftist campaign, or back a social-democratic candidate. This strategic decision will determine whether Marine Tondelier continues as their candidate.
Marine Tondelier presents reproductive health policy platform
Green party presidential candidate Marine Tondelier unveiled a policy document on reproductive health, making it a centerpiece of her campaign. Proposed policies include postpartum support, preimplantation genetic diagnosis authorization, ending diagnostic delays for infertility cases, and establishing menopause as a public health priority.
Marine Tondelier plans to take maternity leave but resume presidential campaign within months
Green party presidential candidate Marine Tondelier, expected to give birth within days and eight and a half months pregnant, stated she will prioritize her newborn but does not plan to suspend her campaign for four months. She indicated she will return to campaigning after her absence, with her campaign team continuing work during her leave.
Sarah Knafo open to serving in Bardella government
Reconquête MEP Sarah Knafo stated she would consider joining a government led by National Rally president Jordan Bardella if it aligns with her convictions and program priorities.
Raphaël Glucksmann campaigns at Châlons-en-Champagne fair
Presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann is attending the Foire de Châlons-en-Champagne as part of his campaign activities for the 2027 presidential election.
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De Villepin builds reform platform seeking 500 endorsements for candidacy
De Villepin launches centrist campaign platform emphasizing constitutional pension reform and mandatory social negotiation consultation.
Macron addresses fuel prices and Russia in prime-time television interview
Macron's prime-time interview on TF1 and France 2 reached 8.6 million viewers discussing fuel and security.
Le Pen maintains commanding lead as French field fractures in September polls
Le Pen's 31% lead underscores the gap between the National Rally's unified candidacy and the left's fragmented multi-candidate approach.
Tondelier births second child while launching reproductive policy agenda
Tondelier births second child while advancing reproductive health policy platform for her 2027 presidential campaign.
Socialist primary fractures over candidate credentials and party direction
Socialist primary exposes internal divisions over candidate credentials and campaign direction ahead of October voting.
Four candidates launch rallies across France in September push
Four candidates launched September rallies across France's regions to build campaign momentum.
France's debt crisis forces painful spending freeze amid 2027 campaign
France's rising debt forces difficult choices between freezing benefits and managing fiscal crisis.
Buzy nature club resumes regular weekly activities and outdoor education
Nature club in Buzy resumes weekly activities for local community environmental education.
National Rally expels municipal officer over racist, sexist remarks
National Rally expels municipal officer for racist and sexist conduct.
Southeast political shifts emerge as leadership changes reshape regional landscape
Southeast political ambitions and leadership transition reshape Alpes-de-Haute-Provence's regional dynamics.
Left-wing candidates energize September campaign trail at grassroots events
Left and center-right candidates escalate September campaign activities through regional events and grassroots mobilization.