France Announces 2027 Presidential Election Dates
France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off scheduled for May 2, 2027, government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said on Wednesday following a cabinet meeting to officially approve the dates.
Race to Succeed Macron
The race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron — who cannot run again after serving two consecutive terms — is shaping up as a fragmented contest. Polls place the far-right National Rally in a leading position, and a crowded field raises the prospect of a run-off dominated by political extremes.
Cabinet Approval and Announcement
Bregeon made the announcement after the weekly cabinet meeting at the Segur building in Paris on October 23, 2024. The dates were formally approved by the cabinet before being made public.
Political Context
Macron's second term ends in 2027, and he is constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term. The election is expected to be highly competitive, with multiple candidates from across the political spectrum vying for the presidency.
