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2027-presidential-election
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world1 day ago
Mélenchon and Bardella Limit Traditional Media Appearances Ahead of 2027
Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Jordan Bardella have both limited traditional media appearances ahead of the 2027 French presidential election, favoring controlled digital channels instead.
en.rfi.frpolitics10 days ago
Socialist Mayor Karim Bouamrane Joins Field of About 30 Candidates for 2027 French Presidential Election
Karim Bouamrane, mayor of Saint-Ouen, declared his candidacy on June 9. About 30 others have already announced or left the door open.
Le Mondepolitics26 days ago
French MEP Glucksmann Uses Book Tour to Gauge 2027 Presidential Support
Center-left European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann is promoting a new book and holding a rally near Paris to test interest in a 2027 presidential run. He has not formally declared his candidacy.
cicnews.compolitics44 days ago
About 30 Candidates Express Interest in 2027 French Presidential Election
Nearly 30 people, almost all men, have said they want to run in next year's French presidential election. Many are focused on opposing the far-right National Rally, which leads in polls a year before the vote. Leftwing groups met in Paris this week to mark the 90th anniversary of…
Euronewspolitics46 days ago
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Announces Candidacy for 2027 French Presidential Election
The left-wing leader declared his candidacy on 3 May 2026 and spoke of launching "a new media France." Critics from the Socialist Party and other left factions called the move a breach of earlier promises not to run again and said it would damage chances of unity. Supporters of a…
en.rfi.frpolitics48 days ago
Mélenchon Announces 2027 French Presidential Bid
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, head of France's Unbowed party, declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election on May 3, 2026. The 74-year-old politician will make his fourth run for the presidency amid political instability following the 2024 elections. With President Emmanuel Ma…
France 24politics49 days agoUpdated
French Left-Wing Leader Jean-Luc Melenchon Announces 2027 Presidential Bid
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of France's Unbowed party, declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election on Sunday. This marks his fourth run, following campaigns in 2012, 2017, and 2022 where he increased his vote share each time. The announcement comes amid political ins…