Le Pen cleared, leads polls for 2027 election

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 25 sources

   Elon Musk backs Marine Le Pen as France's last hope

   Elon Musk posted on X that Marine Le Pen is “France’s last hope,” prompting French officials to condemn the move as foreign interference amid her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.

2. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Jordan Bardella draws social‑media fire over partner photo and vows a national‑unity government

   Jordan Bardella’s partner photo ignites social‑media debate, while he pledges a national‑unity cabinet if the RN wins the 2027 French presidential race.

3. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 41 sources

   Marine Le Pen leads French 2027 presidential race after court ruling

   Marine Le Pen can run in France’s 2027 presidential race after a court cut her ban; polls put her ahead with 34‑36 % in the first round and strong leads in all second‑round match‑ups.

4. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 43 sources

   Marine Le Pen cleared to run for French presidency after appeal cuts ban

   France’s appeals court cut Marine Le Pen’s ban, letting her run for president in 2027 despite a conviction, sparking legal uncertainty and strong poll leads.

5. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 393 sources

   Marine Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 French presidential election despite conviction

   France’s Paris Court of Appeal upheld Marine Le Pen’s EU‑fund misuse conviction, reduced her ineligibility and cleared her to run in the 2027 presidential race, while she vows to campaign without an electronic

6. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 62 sources

   Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid hinges on July appeal court ruling

   A Paris appeals court will decide on 7 July whether Marine Le Pen’s 2025 embezzlement conviction stands, determining if she can run in the 2027 French presidential election; an upheld ban would hand the candid‑

7. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Jordan Bardella's aristocratic girlfriend sparks image crisis for French far‑right leader

   RN leader Jordan Bardella’s romance with aristocratic Maria Carolina de Bourbon‑Două Sicilii and a Monaco F1 appearance during national mourning have sparked criticism, threatening his working‑class image ahead

8. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Laurent Wauquiez backs Édouard Philippe and urges Bruno Retailleau to quit

   LR leader Laurent Wauquiez urges Bruno Retailleau to step down, praises Édouard Philippe as a unifying right‑centre candidate, and calls for a unified primary to avoid a fragmented presidential race.

9. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   France schedules 2027 presidential runoff for May 2, raising concerns over May Day clash

   France set the 2027 presidential runoff for May 2, the day after May 1 labour protests, prompting criticism that the timing and electoral silence rules could skew the vote.

10. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    France announces 2027 presidential election dates amid legal probe of National Rally

    France set the 2027 presidential election for 18 April (first round) and 2 May (runoff); Jordan Bardella leads polls as legal probes target the National Rally over EU fund misuse.

11. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    French left's Brussels strategy shapes 2027 presidential race

    French left strategists in Brussels, including Mélenchon, Glucksmann and Ridel, are shaping campaign plans for the 2027 presidential election amid internal splits and a unity dilemma.

12. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon urges France to exit NATO and adopt non‑aligned policy

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, urged France to leave NATO, pursue a non‑aligned stance, cooperate with China, re‑engage Russia, and announced his 2027 presidential run.

13. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Marine Le Pen's party faces EU fund misuse raids across Europe

    French raids in France, Italy, Belgium and Spain target the ID group and Marine Le Pen's RN over alleged €4.33 million EU fund misuse, amid a pending court decision on Le Pen's eligibility for the presidential

14. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    French Socialist Party debates primary format as it seeks 2027 presidential candidate

    France’s Socialist Party debates open versus closed primary formats ahead of voting on 9 July, as leaders clash over candidate selection, fee levels and pressure from allied left parties for a 2027 presidential

15. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 54 sources

    Marine Le Pen faces appeals court ruling that could bar her from 2027 French presidential race

    Paris appeals court will rule on 7 July whether Marine Le Pen can run in the 2027 French presidential election; a upheld ban could bar her, prompting her to back Jordan Bardella.

16. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Jordan Bardella faces EU raids and investigations ahead of French presidential race

    EU prosecutors raided RN offices in four countries and are set to open a judicial probe into Jordan Bardella over alleged false documents and misuse of EU funds, intensifying scrutiny ahead of France's 2027 e‑e

17. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Emmanuel Macron Launches 2027 Election Campaign and Hosts Oman’s Sultan in Paris

    President Emmanuel Macron opened the 2027 French presidential election cycle and met Oman’s Sultan in Paris to sign cooperation deals, highlighting both domestic political and diplomatic activity.

18. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon seeks 500 municipal endorsements for 2027 French presidential bid

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon, LFI’s 2027 presidential candidate, is rallying to secure the required 500 municipal endorsements, citing growing party representation and 150,000 online support signatures.

19. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Jordan Bardella’s popularity surges as RN eyes presidential candidate amid Marine Le Pen court case

    Jordan Bardella hits a 40 % adhesion record as France’s RN prepares for a presidential candidate decision while awaiting a July 7 court ruling on Marine Le Pen’s eligibility.

20. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    France's Socialist Party backs mayor Karim Bouamrane for 2027 presidential race

    French Socialist militants rally behind mayor Karim Bouamrane, whose 2027 presidential bid is gaining internal party support and could reshape the left‑wing contest.

21. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon Calls for France to Leave NATO and Deepen Ties with China

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon, 2027 presidential hopeful, proposes France exit NATO, keep EU defence ties, negotiate with Russia after withdrawal, and deepen cooperation with China, framing it as a move toward a multip‑râ

22. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    French 2027 presidential election poll shows Bardella ahead, Philippe second

    Recent polls show Jordan Bardella leading France's 2027 presidential race at 35‑37%, with Édouard Philippe second, while 56% of voters prioritize candidates’ real‑world experience over elite backgrounds.

23. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Laurence Ferrari appointed to lead CNews' presidential debate coverage for 2027 election

    Laurence Ferrari has been named director of CNews’ “Presidential 2027” unit, tasked with presenting and coordinating major political debates for France’s 2027 election as the channel seeks to retain its lead in

24. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    French politicians Bruno Le Maire and Bruno Retailleau signal presidential ambitions

    Bruno Le Maire will decide in October on a 2027 presidential bid, while Senator Bruno Retailleau has launched a tentative campaign, both vying for France’s top office.

25. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    France faces far‑right surge ahead of 2027 presidential election

    Guardian editorial says France must confront the far‑right as the 2027 election looms; Le Pen’s appeal may clear the way for Bardella, while a crowded field could boost far‑right chances.

26. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    France's 2027 Presidential Election Draws Heightened Campaign Tactics

    France's 2027 presidential race sees President Macron accused of fostering societal division, while left‑wing contender Mélenchon relies on holograms, games and costly spectacles to rally voters.

27. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Bruno Retailleau launches first 2027 presidential campaign rally in Paris

    Bruno Retailleau held his first major rally for the 2027 French presidential race at Paris’s Parc floral, drawing ~6,000 supporters despite a heat wave and presenting his right‑wing platform.

28. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Bruno Retailleau launches presidential campaign with first Paris meeting

    Bruno Retailleau kicked off his 2027 presidential run with a Paris rally, drawing 4‑6 000 supporters, pledging “remettre la France à l’endroit”, and receiving backing from senior LR figures and writer Boualem S

29. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    French 2027 Presidential Candidates Seek Zelensky Endorsement and Polish Far‑Right Ties

    French 2027 presidential hopefuls are courting Ukraine’s Zelensky endorsement and Polish far‑right allies, with Jordan Bardella meeting nationalist leaders in Warsaw and emphasizing defence and migration ties.

30. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    French Right‑Wing Leaders Shape 2027 Presidential Race

    Patriotes leader Florian Philippot enters the 2027 French presidential race, while National Rally chief Jordan Bardella rejects Trump’s support, citing the US president’s erratic behavior.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jordan Bardella pushes EU overhaul ahead of 2027 French presidential race

    France's 30‑year‑old National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, front‑runner for the 2027 presidential election, calls the EU obsolete and vows to slash France’s budget contributions while pushing nationalist EU‑re

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Raphaël Glucksmann launches early presidential campaign amid criticism in France

    Raphaël Glucksmann held an early rally in Aubervilliers, positioning himself as a social‑democratic presidential candidate, while France’s other hopefuls also staged unusual June meetings ahead of the election.

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Jordan Bardella vows to halve France's contribution to the EU budget

    Jordan Bardella of France’s National Rally says he will push to cut France’s EU budget contribution by half, while rejecting an EU exit and criticizing Donald Trump.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Rassemblement National leads 2027 French presidential poll as Mélenchon and Glucksmann tie

    Opinionway poll shows RN leading at ~34 %, Mélenchon and Glucksmann tied at 13‑16 %, with centre candidate Philippe at 19 % ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Raphaël Glucksmann launches first presidential rally in Aubervilliers, draws 3‑4 000 supporters

    Raphaël Glucksmann's first rally in Aubervilliers attracted 3‑4 000 attendees, where he urged a united left, announced a sovereign tech agenda and progressive policies ahead of the 2027 French presidential race

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jean-Luc Mélenchon proposes radical socialist economic plan for 2027 French presidency

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon’s 2027 campaign vows price caps, agricultural nationalisation, high taxes up to 90 % and expanded public debt to reshape France’s economy and public health.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    2027 French presidential race: Asselineau warns of US‑China shift, Glucksmann seeks PS alliance

    Asselineau claims a US‑China meeting signals a historic shift and urges France to exit the EU and NATO, while Glucksmann pushes for a swift alliance with the Socialist Party ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Raphaël Glucksmann holds pivotal Aubervilliers meeting to rally French left

    Raphaël Glucksmann held a 2,000‑person meeting in Aubervilliers on June 13, urging the French left to unite behind his “new patriotic contract” and positioning himself as a centrist alternative to Mélenchon.

39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jordan Bardella expands European far‑right ties and revamps Instagram ahead of 2027 French election

    Jordan Bardella revamps his Instagram with confrontational reels and tours Europe, speaking to Belgium's Vlaams Belang while facing protests, ahead of his 2027 presidential bid.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Karim Bouamrane launches presidential bid as left‑wing feud erupts

    Mayor Karim Bouamrane of Saint‑Ouen announced a presidential run, sparking a left‑wing dispute after he threatened LFI deputy Éric Coquerel, highlighting fractures in France’s Socialist Party.

41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jordan Bardella poised to lead France in 2027 election as far‑right poll surge

    Polls show Jordan Bardella leading France’s 2027 presidential race, with analysts warning a far‑right win could shift France’s EU and defence policies.

42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Mayor Karim Bouamrane joins 2027 French presidential race, widening left‑wing split

    Mayor Karim Bouamrane joins the crowded 2027 French presidential race, highlighting the deep split among left‑wing parties.

43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon rallies in Saint‑Denis, declares himself sole left‑wing option for 2027 French presidential race

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon held a rally of about 26,000 in Saint‑Denis, urged voters to back him as the sole left‑wing choice for the 2027 French presidential election and announced a ‘new France’ program.

44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Marine Le Pen's Appeal Ruling Looms, Prompting Internal RN Debate

    Paris appeals court will decide on 7 July whether Marine Le Pen’s conviction bars her from the 2027 race, sparking internal RN debate ahead of a June seminar and highlighting leadership tensions with Jordan Bár

45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon launches 2027 presidential campaign with massive rally in Saint‑Denis

    Jean‑Luc Mélenchon kicked off his 2027 presidential bid with a 20‑26 k‑person rally in Saint‑Denis, denouncing RN supremacism, promoting a “Nouvelle France” and urging left‑wing unity.

46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    French left seeks unity ahead of 2027 presidential election

    French left parties debate unity and potential candidate Laurent Berger for the 2027 presidential election, aiming to counter the far‑right National Rally.

47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jordan Bardella hits record popularity in France after riots

    Jordan Bardella’s approval rose to 47% – a record – after French riots, overtaking Marine Le Pen’s 40% in a Le Figaro poll; he vows tougher security and may become the RN’s 2027 presidential candidate.

48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    France's 2027 presidential race intensifies with Royal's new civic platform and Bardella's 47% poll lead

    France's 2027 presidential race gains momentum as former socialist minister Ségolène Royal launches a citizen platform, while far‑right leader Jordan Bardella hits a record 47% poll approval.

49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    BFMTV and Le Figaro launch weekly TV show for France's 2027 presidential campaign

    BFMTV and Le Figaro will co‑produce a weekly Sunday TV show, “2027 Le Grand Oral”, to interview and debate presidential candidates ahead of France’s 2027 election.

50. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Raphaël Glucksmann aims to beat Mélenchon in French presidential race

    Raphaël Glucksmann, planning a three‑month lead‑up, says he can defeat Mélenchon and aims to unite the French left ahead of the presidential race.

51. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    French railway worker Anasse Kazib launches 2027 presidential bid

    Railway syndicalist Anasse Kazib announced his 2027 French presidential run with Revolution Permanent, after a failed 2022 bid and facing a June court case over alleged terrorism apologia.

52. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    France debates using opinion polls to pick 2027 presidential candidates

    French pollsters reject using opinion polls to select 2027 presidential candidates, warning volatility and political weakening.

53. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Marine Le Pen tops every opponent in French presidential runoff poll

    Polls show Marine Le Pen ahead of all major rivals in a French runoff, despite her current ban; Jordan Bardella may replace her if barred.

54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    France 2027 presidential race pits far‑right RN leader Bardella against far‑left Mélenchon amid centrist split

    Polls put RN’s Jordan Bardella ahead and Mélenchon rising to second, while centrist candidates fragment, risking a 2027 runoff between the far‑right and far‑left.

55. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Gabriel Attal launches presidential campaign with Paris meeting

    Gabriel Attal opened his 2027 presidential bid with a Paris rally, pledging “the force to act”, targeting LFI and RN, while polling shows him behind Édouard Philippe and sparking a rivalry with the former PM.

56. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    French centrist Raphaël Glucksmann sets three‑month window to decide 2027 presidential bid

    Raphaël Glucksmann announced a three‑month period to decide whether to run for France’s 2027 presidential election, pledging a new patriotic contract and aiming to be the sole social‑democratic candidate.

57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jordan Bardella Leads French 2027 Presidential Poll as Philippe Falls Behind Mélenchon

    A new Odoxa poll places Jordan Bardella ahead in France's 2027 presidential race, with Édouard Philippe slipping to third behind Jean‑Luc Mélenchon, reshaping potential runoff scenarios.

58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Gabriel Attal and Edouard Philippe Launch 2027 Presidential Bids Amid French PM History

    Gabriel Attal and former PM Edouard Philippe have both declared bids for France's 2027 presidential election, highlighting Attal's break from Macron and recalling past prime‑ministerial defeats in presidential 

59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Gabriel Attal repurposes Macron support accounts for his presidential campaign

    Gabriel Attal, leader of Renaissance, took over former Emmanuel Macron support accounts on Instagram and X, rebranded them for his 2027 presidential bid, prompting criticism; the Élysée said it was unaware.

60. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabriel Attal launches 2027 French presidential campaign with Aveyron visit

    Gabriel Attal declared his 2027 French presidential bid in Aveyron, touring Millau viaduct and meeting locals, sparking a contest with Édouard Philippe for Macron’s mantle.

61. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabriel Attal emerges as France's youngest prime minister and potential 2027 presidential candidate

    Gabriel Attal, France's youngest prime minister at 37, is positioned as the main Macron‑party leader and a likely 2027 presidential candidate.

62. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Service Cuts in Rural France Boost National Rally Appeal Ahead of 2027 Election

    Rural service reductions in France fuel National Rally gains ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

63. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Edouard Philippe launches 2027 French presidential bid to counter far‑right

    Former PM Edouard Philippe announced his 2027 presidential run, positioning as centre‑right to block Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella.

64. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabriel Attal urged by 500 French local officials to run in 2027 presidential election

    500 French local officials urge Gabriel Attal to run for 2027 presidency; MoDem says it's too early to endorse.