Key facts
- France's next presidential election will take place on April 18, 2027, with a run-off on May 2.
- President Emmanuel Macron is constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term.
- The National Rally party is currently leading in polls.
- Potential candidates include former prime ministers Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off scheduled for May 2, the government announced. President Emmanuel Macron, whose second term concludes on May 13, 2027, is constitutionally ineligible to run for a third consecutive term. The upcoming election is anticipated to be a fragmented contest, with polls indicating the far-right National Rally party in a leading position. Several prominent figures are expected to contend for the presidency, including former prime ministers Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, and radical left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The National Rally faces a decision regarding its candidate, with options including Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, contingent on a court ruling concerning Le Pen's eligibility.