France: Macron attends disability conference as Hollande unveils 2027 political vision

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to preside over the 7th National Disability Conference in Bobigny. The event aims to set public policy directions, though advocacy groups note that despite improvements in school enrollment and unemployment rates for people with disabilities, significant gaps remain in accessibility and medical-social solutions.

In political developments, former President François Hollande has released a new book, ‘Unir. Nouveau monde, nouvelle gauche’, which outlines a potential presidential program for 2027. His proposals include setting the retirement age at approximately 63 years, increasing the standard VAT rate from 20% to 24% to fund social security reductions, and tightening family reunification rules.

Additionally, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard is expected to announce the details of an emergency aid package for farmers following a summer of drought and heatwaves.