Presidential election
Les Républicains to vote this weekend on 2027 candidate selection method
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Over 76,000 Les Républicains (LR) members are called to vote this weekend on the method for selecting their 2027 presidential candidate. Three options are available: direct designation of Bruno Retailleau, a closed primary for members only, or an open primary including sympathizers. The vote comes amid internal party tensions.
A new Ifop-Fiducial poll for Le Figaro, LCI and Sud Radio places the Rassemblement National at the top of the first round of the 2027 presidential election with 32 to 35% of voting intentions.
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Appearing on TF1 Tuesday evening, Raphaël Glucksmann announced he is giving himself three months to decide whether to run for president in 2027.
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.
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Fifteen months before the 2027 presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, hosted a colloquium in Paris to persuade small business representatives of his economic vision's benefits. He excluded the Medef and invited groups like the CPME and U2P, while joking about his political image. This outreach effort leaves attendees skeptical.