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Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election
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A Toluna Harris Interactive poll for RTL, published on October 8, 2025, shows the Rassemblement National (RN) as the clear favorite for the 2027 presidential election with 34 to 35 percent of voting intentions. The central bloc is collapsing and is neck-and-neck with the left for a second-round spot. The RN leads potential candidates like Gabriel Attal or Édouard Philippe.
The unusual story of the '1,000 reasons to believe' festival backed by Estrosi
The '1,000 Reasons to Believe' festival, promoting Christian faith, is the subject of a curious story reported by Le Monde. Backed by Nice mayor Christian Estrosi, the event raises questions about its organization and funding. The article delves into the origins and controversies surrounding this initiative.
Sébastien Lecornu resigns after 24 hours as prime minister
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Sébastien Lecornu, appointed prime minister on September 9, 2025, resigned on October 6, less than 24 hours after unveiling his government, due to tensions with the Republicans. This makes his government the shortest-lived in the Fifth Republic. Emmanuel Macron has asked him to conduct ultimate negotiations by October 8.
Sébastien Lecornu proposes CVAE cut for 2026 budget
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Minister Delegate Sébastien Lecornu announced a proposal to cut the CVAE, a production tax on companies, as part of the 2026 budget. This comes amid rising political pressures before government formation. Calls for compromises with the left, especially the PS, aim to avert a censure motion.
Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
2025年10月11日(土)Catherine Trautmann announces candidacy for Strasbourg municipal elections
2025年10月11日(土)Father and two accomplices charged in kidnapping of girl in Orne
2025年10月08日(水)French bookstores targeted by ideological violence
2025年10月04日(土)Brigitte Bérèges' proxy campaign energizes by-election in Tarn-et-Garonne
2025年10月06日(月)Guyanese lawyer advocates replacing 'metropole' with 'Hexagone'
2025年10月05日(日)History of social security illuminates current debates
2025年10月11日(土)Robert Badinter enters the Panthéon in a solemn ceremony
2025年10月08日(水)Google rolls out AI Mode in Europe but not in France
2025年10月11日(土)Pension differences reemerge in French inter-union
Oppositions remain inflexible after Lecornu's intervention
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Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded his negotiations with political forces in an interview on France 2 on October 8, 2025, stating an absolute majority exists in the Assembly to avoid dissolution. Left-wing and far-right oppositions rejected his proposals, demanding an early presidential election or new dissolution. Republicans, internally divided, refuse to join a left or Macronist government.
Élisabeth Borne opens door to suspending pension reform
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Former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has suggested suspending the pension reform to ensure national stability amid a post-dissolution political crisis. This proposal, coming from the architect of the 2023 project, draws sharp criticism over its moral and economic implications. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has not ruled it out, while calling for debate.
Raphaël Glucksmann navigates steep path to presidency
Raphaël Glucksmann, the 44-year-old European Parliament member and leader of Place Publique, is quietly positioning himself for the 2027 French presidential election amid a fragmented left-wing political landscape. His efforts to unite the left face significant hurdles. Recent polls credit him with modest support, around 3 to 4 percent.
Emmanuel Macron reconducts Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
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Emmanuel Macron reconducted Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday evening, four days after his resignation, hoping to pass a 2026 budget without dissolving the Assembly. Lecornu, accepting 'out of duty', must form a government without presidential ambitions and reopen debates on key reforms like pensions. Left-wing and far-right oppositions already threaten censure.
Sébastien Lecornu concludes mission to avoid dissolution
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Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated on France 2 Wednesday evening that his 48-hour mission, assigned by Emmanuel Macron to resolve the political crisis, has ended. He asserted a path exists without dissolving the National Assembly and a new prime minister will be appointed within 48 hours. The Élysée confirmed this imminent appointment, highlighting a majority against dissolution and a platform to pass the budget by December's end.
Zucman tax and its potential use for climate questioned
In its weekly newsletter, Le Monde's 'Chaleur humaine' podcast addresses a listener's question about the Zucman tax. This proposal targets the wealthiest, but its allocation is debated between ecological transition and debt reduction. The piece examines if it can directly benefit the climate.