2027 French presidential election

Europe News

Macron's popularity hits lowest level since 2017, Le Pen losing ground

Some 82% of French people now disapprove of the president. Meanwhile, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella are weakened by Mediapart's revelations about antisemitic texts attributed to the young RN leader.

11 October 2026

Europe News

Left-wing primary: more than half of registered voters have already voted, say organisers

Some 140,000 voters are choosing between five rivals for the Socialist nomination, hoping to influence France's 2027 presidential election; after a cyberattack, voting now runs until Sunday 6pm.

10 October 2026

Europe News

After three days of silence, Le Pen reaffirms her support for Bardella

After three days of silence, the National Rally's French presidential candidate has responded to Mediapart's release of new alleged evidence of antisemitic remarks by the party leader.

4 October 2026

Economy

French government forecasts 1% growth in 2027: What do experts think?

France's High Council for Public Finance calls the government's 1.0% growth forecast for the 2027 budget "optimistic", as economists warn of a possible "slippage" and the executive still has to secure approval.

2 October 2026

Europe News

France's far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate poll

RN presidential candidate Marine Le Pen hailed a "historic victory" after the results were announced.

28 September 2026

The Cube

Fake €15 million Sicily villa story hits French presidential candidate

It's not the first time that the leader of the Horizons party or other French presidential candidates have been targeted in this run-up to the 2027 election.

8 September 2026

Climate

What role will climate play in France's presidential race?

After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change?

26 August 2026

Europe News

French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off

Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and the alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann.

24 August 2026

Europe News

French 2027 election: Glucksmann confirms bid

The 46-year-old former essayist, MEP and head of the centre-left party "Place Publique" used a prime-time interview on Sunday evening to announce his bid, joining an already crowded field of left-wing contenders.

23 August 2026

Europe News

Macron pushes tougher EU digital action ahead of key votes

In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign.

20 March 2026