Presidential election

The appeal verdict in the European parliamentary assistants case will be delivered on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by the Paris Court of Appeal. The ruling will determine whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027.

04. heinäkuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen displayed unity on Saturday at a banquet in Liévin, three days before the ruling on Le Pen's candidacy.

Senator Max Brisson, in charge of the education project for Les Républicains, reveals the behind-the-scenes of preparing Bruno Retailleau's 2027 presidential program. About fifty thematic groups are working in the shadows on topics like education, pensions, and security. The effort involves civil society, field actors, and elected officials.

03. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Following his confirmation as the Republicans' candidate for the 2027 presidential election, Bruno Retailleau is unveiling his program at the rate of one thematic proposal every two weeks. He aims to present the main axes before summer, drawing on about fifty thematic groups to address France's urgencies.

An Elabe poll for BFMTV and La Tribune Dimanche positions Édouard Philippe as best placed to face the Rassemblement national in the presidential runoff, with narrow wins against Jordan Bardella or Marine Le Pen. Jordan Bardella dominates the first round in most scenarios, except against the former prime minister. All other tested candidates lose to RN figures.

27. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

During a municipal support meeting in Lyon on February 26, 2026, Jean-Luc Mélenchon joked about the pronunciation of Jeffrey Epstein's name, triggering widespread antisemitism accusations from political leaders across the spectrum. Former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin condemned the remarks as an act of political irresponsibility, lamenting a sacrifice of the left. Mélenchon defended his words, accusing critics of inciting violence against La France insoumise.