France Sets Presidential Election Dates as Race to Succeed Macron Takes Shape

The French government has officially set the dates for the country’s next presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18, 2027, and a run-off vote on May 2, 2027, launching what is expected to be one of France’s most consequential political contests in recent decades. Government spokeswoman Maud Brégeon announced the dates following […]

French PM Halts Macron's Pension Reform Until 2027

French PM Halts Macron’s Pension Reform Until 2027

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that the government will freeze the implementation of the controversial pension reform law until after the 2027 presidential election. The move is widely seen as an effort to maintain political stability, even at the cost of putting aside one of President Emmanuel Macron’s key domestic policies. Faced […]