France's 2027 Presidential Race: Ecologists Face Decline as RN Tops Polls

The Ecologist party (Les écologistes) is confronting a precarious outlook ahead of the 2027 French presidential election. Party leader Marine Tondelier unveiled a program calling for a “First Ecological and Citizen Republic,” green fiscal measures and a restructuring of transport taxation, but internal divisions and recent municipal defeats have left the movement struggling for visibility.

A new Ipsos BVA poll shows the far‑right Rassemblement National gaining momentum, with Marine Le Pen leading at 34% support and Jordan Bardella close behind. Environmental concerns have risen sharply among voters, yet economic issues remain dominant. The poll reflects growing public confidence in the RN as a potential alternative to the incumbent government.