French political figures adjust strategies as 2027 presidential race takes shape

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Posted Nov 9, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-09-1600
French political figures adjust strategies as 2027 presidential race takes shape
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French political leaders are recalibrating their strategies for the 2027 presidential election amid shifting poll numbers and coalition debates.

French political leaders across the spectrum are recalibrating strategies for the 2027 presidential election amid shifts in public support.

Recent opinion polls show gains for National Rally’s Marine Le Pen and La France Insoumise (LFI) leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, while Horizons candidate Édouard Philippe faces declining numbers despite maintaining a rightward campaign focus.

Following a major gathering, LFI officials detailed plans to govern by decree under a "social state of emergency" if elected, subject to parliamentary oversight. Meanwhile, Place Publique leader Raphaël Glucksmann asserted he turned down an opportunity to become prime minister after the 2024 legislative elections to show distance from President Emmanuel Macron, though executive sources stated no formal offer was made.

Concurrently, Macron met with loyalist lawmakers at the Élysée Palace to assess potential broad coalitions.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération

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