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France sets presidential election date as Macron finishes final term
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- France's presidential election is scheduled for April 18 and May 2, 2027, as confirmed by an executive source and to be officially announced in the Council of Ministers.
- Marine Le Pen's National Rally party sees the 2027 election as its best chance yet to gain power, with polls indicating the far right could lead in the first round.
- Le Pen aims to run for president for the fourth time, contingent on an appeals court ruling on July 7 regarding a potential ban linked to a fake jobs scandal.
- The election timing complies with the constitutional requirement to hold the vote 20 to 35 days before the end of President Emmanuel Macron's current term.
