The 2027 presidential election is gaining momentum with new developments across the political spectrum. Employers are actively seeking an 'ideal candidate' to counter the right's decline and engage with the National Rally. Business circles are also reassessing their view on the far-right, particularly after Marine Le Pen's confirmed eligibility to run. On the left, the Socialist Party and Place Publique have agreed on primary election procedures, while Raphaël Glucksmann proposes taxing…

Mediapart: Employers Seek Ideal Candidate for 2027 Presidential Election

As the Medef summer days begin, employers fear the decline of the right and are searching for a candidate who can unite and engage with the National Rally to implement their program of ending the French social state.

Le Monde: Glucksmann: Europe is crucial for ecological transformation

Raphaël Glucksmann, a candidate for the 2027 presidential election, discusses his 'ecological republic' proposal in an interview with Le Monde, advocating for taxing 'mega-inheritances' to fund salary increases and urging The Ecologists to join him.

Mediapart: Economic World Bids Farewell to Dream of Jordan Bardella in Power

Business circles are contemplating how to deal with the National Rally and revive the "union of the right," but Marine Le Pen's presidential candidacy, following the appeals court's decision, has disrupted all their plans.

Le Monde: Edouard Philippe refines his right-wing and centrist gathering strategy for 2027

Edouard Philippe, campaigning in Reunion, is detailing his strategy to unite the right and center for the 2027 presidential election.

Le Monde: PS and Place Publique agree on primary modalities

The Socialist Party (PS) and Place Publique have reached an agreement on the procedures for their primary election, a key step in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential race.

The investigation into a teenager's murder in Crépol is concluding, revealing a disagreement between the prosecution and investigating judges on whether to include 'anti-white racism' as an aggravating circumstance. The judicial file details a night marked by prejudice and long-standing tensions.

Mediapart: "Anti-White Racism" in Crépol? What the Investigation Reveals About the Night…

As the investigation into a teenager's murder concludes, the prosecution and investigating judges disagree on whether to include the 'anti-white racism' aggravating circumstance, with the judicial file detailing a night marked by prejudice and old tensions.

Édouard Geffray, the Minister of National Education, is approaching the new school year with caution, focusing on completing ongoing reforms and managing the arrival of teachers and students amidst a cyberattack crisis. This approach comes as presidential candidates unveil their own education proposals.

Mediapart: "Hallelujah, No New Reforms!" The Cautious Start to School Year for Édouard…

Managing the arrival of teachers and students amid a cyberattack crisis, capitalizing on good news, and hoping for budgetary approval: the Minister of National Education begins a school year without major announcements, one year before the presidential election.

Le Monde: Education minister vows to complete reforms amid presidential election…

Despite a surge of announcements from presidential candidates, the Minister of National Education, Edouard Geffray, has pledged to finalize ongoing reforms, addressing the expectations and concerns of educational staff.

Sociologist Jérôme Fourquet suggests that the development of a Dragon Ball theme park, funded by Saudi Arabia, signifies France's embrace of its role as a global entertainment destination, marking a decline in traditional industry and a rise in tourism.

Le Figaro: Fourquet: France Accepts its Destiny as a Giant Theme Park

Sociologist Jérôme Fourquet argues that the development of a Dragon Ball theme park, funded by Saudi Arabia, indicates France is embracing its future as a global entertainment destination, with a decline in industry and a rise in tourism.

The village of Pomas in the Aude region was devastated by a tornado on August 24th, described as one of the strongest in southern France with winds likely exceeding 200 km/h. Several departments in the region are increasingly vulnerable to such extreme weather events.

Mediapart: Tornado in Aude: "Winds Probably Exceeding 200 km/h"

A tornado that devastated the village of Pomas on August 24th is described as one of the strongest in southern France, with several departments being more exposed to such phenomena.