France sets presidential election date as Macron finishes final term
Summary
France will hold its next presidential election with the first round on April 18, 2027, and a possible second round on May 2, 2027. President Emmanuel Macron will finish his final term before the election, which is seen as a key opportunity for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party to gain power.Key Facts
- The first round of the French presidential election will be on April 18, 2027.
- If needed, a run-off (second round) will be held on May 2, 2027.
- President Emmanuel Macron is completing his second and final term by 2027.
- Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, may run for president again.
- Le Pen has competed in multiple presidential elections, reaching the final round twice against Macron.
- An appeals court will decide on July 7 if Le Pen can run, amid allegations of a fake jobs scandal.
- French law requires the election to be held between 20 and 35 days before the current president’s term ends.
- The election is seen as important in testing the strength of the far-right in French politics.
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