France sets 2027 presidential vote dates as Macron begins final term
TL;DR
France will hold the first round of its 2027 presidential election on April 18, with a runoff on May 2, as Emmanuel Macron begins his final term; Marine Le Pen’s National Rally views the race as its best chance to win, though a candidate has not yet been decided; the vote must occur 20–35 days before the end of Macron’s term.
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- French far-right starts succession dance before Le Pen verdict Financial Times
- France to elect new president on April 18 and May 2 politico.eu
- France to Hold First Round of Presidential Election April 18 Bloomberg
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