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"It will be made official tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Council of Ministers," the source added.
France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP)
France will head to the polls to elect its next president on April 18 and May 2, 2027, a source within the executive branch said Tuesday, confirming local media reports."It will be made official tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Council of Ministers," the source added.
Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration National Rally (RN) party views next year's contest as its strongest opportunity yet to take power.
