French candidates race to claim the cost-of-living issue ahead of 2027 vote
Summary
French voters are worried about rising living costs ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates from different political parties are focusing on this issue because many people feel angry and unsure about their economic future.Key Facts
- A recent Ipsos survey showed that only 17% of French voters feel hopeful, while 91% have negative feelings about the current situation.
- The main concern for voters is the rising cost of living, including housing, fuel, and food prices.
- This issue is more important to voters than immigration or other social topics.
- Both far-right leader Marine Le Pen and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon are making cost of living a key campaign topic.
- The cost of living problem has been growing due to factors like heatwaves, war in Iran affecting fuel prices, and rising supermarket costs.
- Many families need two cars to get to work, which adds to financial stress.
- According to the French national statistics agency (INSEE), the buying power of households is expected to fall by 0.4% this year.
- People feel anger toward political leaders who they believe are not addressing their everyday struggles.
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