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France sets presidential election dates

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French Government Spokesperson Maud Bregeon speaks during the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco
French Government Spokesperson Maud Bregeon speaks during the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco Alice Sacco Reuters

PARIS - France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set for May 2, the government spokeswoman, Maud Bregeon, said on Wednesday following a cabinet meeting to officially approve the dates.

• The race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron - who cannot run ‌again after two terms - is shaping up as a fragmented contest, with polls placing the far-right National Rally in a leading position, and a crowded field raising the prospect of a run-off dominated by political extremes.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 3:14 AM.

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