French Political Parties Outline Strategies and Priorities Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election

As the 2027 presidential election in France approaches, key political parties are actively defining their strategies and priorities through congresses and meetings in both metropolitan France and overseas territories.

On October 10-11, 2026, the Parti radical held its 126th national congress in Dijon, an event marked by the presence of prominent political figures such as former Prime Ministers Gabriel Attal and Édouard Philippe, as well as Élisabeth Borne. The congress, held at the Parc des expositions et congrès and presided over by Nathalie Delattre, featured significant discussions on political strategies in the lead-up to the election. Central themes included laïcité, ecology, and republican values. The party also presented its "Manifeste 2027," setting out a comprehensive vision and proposals for France’s future. The choice of Dijon for this congress was symbolic, celebrating the first event there since 1908 and reaffirming the party’s dedication to liberty, solidarity, and republican institutions.

Meanwhile, in the overseas territory of Guadeloupe, two important political events took place on October 11. The Groupe Unitaire et Socialiste Réunion (GUSR), led by Guy Losbar, gathered in Capesterre-Belle-Eau to discuss pressing local issues such as fuel shortages, business closures, and broader economic and social challenges. Losbar emphasized the intent to develop a platform of proposals to influence other political forces, advocating for conditional support to presidential candidates based on tangible commitments to Guadeloupe’s needs.

Simultaneously, the Alliance Nationale Guadeloupéenne (ANG) convened its congress in Goyave, attracting nearly 200 members. The ANG focused on promoting its autonomy project, highlighting its anti-colonial stance and the right of the Guadeloupean people to self-determination. The party’s congress aimed to solidify its political position and articulate a vision of Guadeloupe as an autonomous entity.

These events reflect a broader mobilization among French political parties as they set their priorities and seek to articulate distinct visions and alliances in the critical months ahead of the 2027 presidential race.