Front Populaire 2027 schedules an open leftist primary for October 11, 2027, requiring candidates to gather 500 mayoral endorsements amid mixed participation from key parties.
The French left-wing unity coalition announced its presidential primary date on October 11, 2026, aiming to unite various leftist parties under the 'Front populaire 2027' initiative with hopes of attracting two million voters.
France's 2026 municipal elections approach with set timelines for candidate applications and voter registrations, including new gender parity rules and support services.
France prepares for its March 2026 municipal elections with mandatory candidate registration deadlines and key procedures amid significant EU election events.
The French government has set strict deadlines and procedures for candidate applications in the 2026 municipal elections, emphasizing in-person submission, specific documentation, and appointment requirements across regions.
An Ifop poll reveals Emmanuel Grégoire leads with 30% of votes in the 2026 Paris municipal elections, closely followed by Rachida Dati at 28%.
Marine Tondelier has been confirmed as Les Ecologistes' candidate in the 2027 left primary, aiming to unite the left against the extreme right despite internal party debates.
Negotiations between right-wing and centrist parties in Nantes continue amid candidate disputes and national political tensions ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
Opposition parties sharply critique Lecornu’s crisis intervention, demanding early presidential elections and expressing intent to censure future governments.