2027 presidential election

During a visit to Lavelanet hospital in Ariège, Emmanuel Macron criticized France's administrative system for foreign doctors and attacked candidates using Algeria as a campaign theme. He called 'madmen' those wanting to 'fall out with Algeria'. Bruno Retailleau, Les Républicains president, denounced it as a 'false pretext'.

April 26, 2026 Reported by AI

Gabriel Attal, leader of Renaissance, began a France tour on Sunday by attending the Foire au jambon in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The former prime minister sliced and handed out ham to gauge his « presidentiality » at this family-friendly festival. « A party leader is always campaigning », he said with a smile.