France's 2027 presidential election dates set; polls show shifting landscape

France is gearing up for its 2027 presidential election, with the first round set for April 18 and the second round on May 2. The upcoming election is already generating significant political discussion and analysis, as reflected in recent polling data.

Polls indicate a dynamic race, with figures like Jordan Bardella of the National Rally showing strong support, while Édouard Philippe maintains an advantage over current Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in some surveys. The potential for a nationalist bloc to achieve unprecedented levels of support under the Fifth Republic is also being highlighted.

Gabriel Attal has voiced strong opposition to a potential second-round scenario involving the National Rally and La France Insoumise. He described such a matchup as a "national-insoumis pact" and vowed to do "everything" to prevent it, emphasizing that "extremes are never invincible."

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I will do everything to avoid a second round RN-LFI in 2027, ensuring that the extremes are never invincible.