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International · 2026-10-26
Marine Le Pen announces candidacy for France's 2027 presidential electionMarine Le Pen, the longtime leader of France's far-right National Rally, has formally announced her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. She is expected to be a leading contender in what observers describe as a closely watched race. The announcement comes during a period of continuing social unrest and political tensions across the country.
International · 2026-08-30
De Villepin signals 2027 candidacy and Faure enters Socialist primary in developing French presidential raceFormer Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin announced his intention to run for the French presidency in 2027, but ruled out participating in a primary election. Olivier Faure, leader of the Socialist Party, declared he would join the United Left primary scheduled for October to help select a single left-wing candidate for the election.
International · 2026-08-30
Former French PM de Villepin and Socialist leader Faure stake out positions for 2027 presidential raceDominique de Villepin, a former Prime Minister of France, has indicated he will run for president in 2027 but will not participate in a primary election, which he criticized as 'the latest gimmick for the desperate.' Olivier Faure, the Socialist Party leader, announced he will join a primary contest scheduled for October to help select a single left-wing candidate for the election.
International · 2026-10-11
Glucksmann secures over 66% in French Socialist primary first roundRaphaël Glucksmann won the first round of the Socialist party primary for France's 2027 presidential election, receiving more than 66% of the vote according to Le Monde. The primary, which featured candidates including Olivier Faure, Ségolène Royal, Emmanuel Maurel and Jérôme Guedj, will determine the party's representative in the 2027 presidential race. This substantial first-round victory positions Glucksmann as a leading figure on the French left.
International · 2026-09-28
France's National Rally secures record Senate seats and forms first parliamentary groupMarine Le Pen's National Rally and allied parties achieved a record result in French Senate elections held over the weekend, winning 14 seats total and meeting the 10-seat threshold to establish a parliamentary group in the upper house for the first time. Le Pen described the outcome as a "historic victory" that will strengthen her 2027 presidential campaign, while investigative outlet Mediapart published allegations attributed to party leader Jordan Bardella from 2013, which he denied as "crude forgeries."