The 2027 French presidential election campaign is gaining momentum with several key political figures making their intentions and strategies clear. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, de facto leader of La France Insoumise, energized supporters at the Fête de l'Huma, while Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, officially began her campaign, focusing on family and loyalists. Former President François Hollande, a member of the National Assembly for Corrèze's 1st constituency, called for unity among…

Mediapart: Cost of Living and Patriotism: Mélenchon Rallies the Left at the Fête de l'Huma

Jean-Luc Mélenchon's presidential campaign speech, echoing communist themes, energized thousands at the Fête de l'Huma, marking a show of force without tension.

Le Monde: Within the Le Pen family, family always wins: for her fourth presidential…

Following tradition, the RN candidate begins her campaign surrounded by family and loyalists, while Bardella's supporters are marginalized.

Le Figaro: Hollande Calls for Unity Among Democrats Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election

Former President François Hollande, attending the Fête de la rose, advocated for a "sacred union of democrats" across parties, fueling speculation about his potential ambitions for the 2027 presidential race.

Le Monde: Presidential election 2027: at the Fête de "L'Humanité", Jean-Luc Mélenchon…

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is intensifying pressure on other left-wing political forces during the Fête de "L'Humanité".

Le Monde: Live: at the Fête de "L'Huma", Fabien Roussel calls on French people to "take…

Live updates from the Fête de "L'Huma" where Fabien Roussel urged immediate action and Gabriel Attal commented on Edouard Philippe.

Le Monde: Bruno Retailleau pushes the cursor of "reasonable radicality" to mark his…

Bruno Retailleau is adopting a stance of "reasonable radicality" to differentiate himself in the lead-up to the presidential election.

Le Figaro: Retailleau Urges French Youth to Reject 'Destroyers' and Embrace…

Jean Retailleau called on the "youth of France" to choose "reconstruction" over what he termed the "destroyers" Mélenchon and Le Pen, in the context of the 2027 presidential election.

Le Figaro: Edouard Philippe Advocates for a Measured Approach to the Presidency

In a live update regarding the presidential election, Edouard Philippe described himself as "not a man in a hurry," likening his strategy to a "tortoise" and mocking his "hares."

Radio France employees have initiated a strike to protest management's decision to feature a journalist from 'Valeurs actuelles' in an editorial, condemning the association of the public broadcaster with a publication previously criticized for racism.

Mediapart: Radio France on Strike to Mark 'Categorical Refusal' of 'Hate Speech'

Radio France employees are on strike against the direction's decision to feature a journalist from 'Valeurs actuelles' in an editorial, denouncing the association of Radio France with a publication condemned for racism.

The left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) is reportedly in disarray after one of its deputies, Aurélien Taché, a member of the National Assembly, announced plans to publish a book with a publishing house owned by Vincent Bolloré, a figure the party has actively campaigned against due to his influence in the publishing sector.

Mediapart: LFI in Disarray After Deputy's Deal with Bolloré-Linked Publisher

The left-wing party LFI faces embarrassment as one of its deputies, Aurélien Taché, plans to publish a book with a house owned by Vincent Bolloré, amidst the party's campaign against Bolloré's influence in publishing.

The court of assizes is continuing its proceedings in the murder trial of Argentinian rugby player Aramburú, with a particular focus on examining the background and trajectory of the accused, far-right activist Loïk Le Priol, including details of his military career, alleged racism, and family life.

Mediapart: Murder of Aramburú: Court Examines Killer's Trajectory

The court of assizes is investigating the background of Loïk Le Priol, the far-right activist accused of murdering Argentinian rugby player Aramburú, including his military career, racism, and family life.

As part of the 2027 budget proposal, the government, led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu from the Renaissance party, is introducing measures aimed at facilitating family inheritances. These proposals may include lowering the age for first inheritance and reducing succession duties.

Le Monde: Budget 2027: the government proposes measures to facilitate family inheritances

The government's 2027 budget proposal includes measures to ease family inheritances, potentially lowering the age of first inheritance and reducing succession duties.