France Confirms Dates for 2027 Presidential Election

France has officially announced that its next presidential election will take place on April 18 and May 2, 2027, with the government formally approving the dates at a recent cabinet meeting. The upcoming election will determine Emmanuel Macron's successor, with numerous candidates expected to vie for the presidency.

1 Jul, 07:46 — 1 Jul, 14:41

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Why this matters

The confirmation of election dates officially kicks off the political cycle for France's next presidential race. This election is significant as it will determine Emmanuel Macron's successor, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term, opening the field for a potentially wide array of candidates and a shift in national leadership.

Key entitiesEmmanuel Macron French Government Cabinet Meeting

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What 13 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The first round of the French presidential election will be held on April 18, 2027
The second round (runoff) will be held on May 2, 2027
Emmanuel Macron is not eligible to run for a third consecutive term

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

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The first round of the 2027 French presidential election will be on April 18, 2027.

agreed·rfi-englishFrance 24el-mundole-figarocdm-me+8

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The second round of the 2027 French presidential election will be on May 2, 2027.

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Emmanuel Macron cannot run for a third consecutive presidential term.

agreed·France 24el-mundovijesti-mele-monde

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The government formally approved the election dates at a cabinet meeting.

agreed·rfi-englishFrance 24le-figaro

The second round on May 2 will be the day after Labor Day (Fête du travail).

unverified·le-figaro

Where they diverge

Official confirmation status of the dates

rfi-englishFrance 24el-mundole-figarole-monde+1 morenewsbeast

Dates were formally approved by the government/cabinet meeting

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Dates were announced by officials or confirmed by government sources, but not yet fully 'officialized' or awaiting further details

Political implications of the election

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Coverage gaps

Discussion of 'political silence rules' and related controversy

Reportedle-figaro

Missingrfi-englishFrance 24el-mundo+9

Specific end date of Emmanuel Macron's current term (May 13, 2027)

Reporteddigi24

Missingrfi-englishFrance 24el-mundo+9

The Story

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Source Diversity

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13 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Geographic diversity— 8 regions34/34

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danascenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—neutral reporting of dates and Macron's ineligibility

iefimeridacenter-leftcenter-leftanalytical—frames as official start of campaign period

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and centered, with most outlets simply reporting the confirmed election dates and Macron's ineligibility, while a few lean slightly right by highlighting the far-right's potential.

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le-mondeHigh1d ago

French presidential vote to be held on April 18 and May 2 next year

President Emmanuel Macron will not be eligible to run again, having served two consecutive terms.

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France 24High1d ago

Myriad of French presidential candidates to face off in late April election

Emmanuel Macron has just a few months left in office: the dates for the French presidential election have been made official. The first round is set to take place on April 18th, while the second - and final - one is set for May 2nd. Those dates coincide with a heavy holiday season, something that some candidates have already started criticising - but the government has said those dates were chosen to comply with the French constitution.

By FRANCE24

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rfi-englishMostly Factual1d ago

France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on 18 April 2027 and the runoff on 2 May after the government formally approved the dates at Wednesday's cabinet meeting.

By RFI

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Coverage Timeline

First report: newsbeast · 1 Jul, 01:32|Full coverage: 13 · 13h|Window: 13h

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newsbeast1 Jul, 01:32First to report

«Κλείδωσαν» οι ημερομηνίες των προεδρικών εκλογών στη Γαλλία

5h later

delfi-lt1 Jul, 06:09

Prancūzijos prezidento rinkimai vyks kitais metais balandžio 18 ir gegužės 2 dienomis

aktuality-sk1 Jul, 06:22

Francúzsko už pozná dátumy prezidentských volieb 2027, krajná pravica cíti historickú šancu na prevzatie moci

1h later

le-monde1 Jul, 07:46

French presidential vote to be held on April 18 and May 2 next year

iefimerida1 Jul, 08:00

Ξεκινά επισήμως η προεκλογική περίοδος στη Γαλλία για τις προεδρικές του 2027 – Οι υποψήφιοι διάδοχοι του Μακρόν

2h later

digi241 Jul, 09:43

Când au loc alegerile prezidențiale din Franța: ultimul mandat al lui Emmanuel Macron se încheie pe 13 mai 2027

danas1 Jul, 09:44

Politiko: Predsednički izbori u Francuskoj 18. aprila i 2. maja 2027. godine, konkurencija za Makronovo mesto brojna

vijesti-me1 Jul, 10:14

Predsjednički izbori u Francuskoj 18. aprila i 2. maja?

cdm-me1 Jul, 10:33

Predsjednički izbori u Francuskoj 18. aprila i 2. maja 2027. godine, konkurencija za Makronovo mjesto brojna

le-figaro1 Jul, 10:54

Dates de la présidentielle : les règles de silence politique «seront les mêmes que d'habitude», assure le gouvernement face à la polémique

el-mundo1 Jul, 10:55

Las elecciones presidenciales francesas tienen por fin fecha: 18 de abril y 2 de mayo del 2027

2h later

France 241 Jul, 12:50

Myriad of French presidential candidates to face off in late April election

2h later

rfi-english1 Jul, 14:41Latest update

France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from reporting proposed or leaked dates to officially confirmed dates, with some later articles beginning to touch on the political implications of the upcoming election.

Initial ReportsJuly 1 morning (before 11:00 UTC)

Early reports from various international and local outlets announced the proposed dates for the election, often citing unnamed government officials.

Formal ConfirmationJuly 1 afternoon (after 11:00 UTC)

French and international outlets confirmed the dates were formally approved by the government or at a cabinet meeting.

France Confirms Dates for 2027 Presidential Election

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

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Sources

French presidential vote to be held on April 18 and May 2 next year

Myriad of French presidential candidates to face off in late April election

France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

Coverage Timeline

«Κλείδωσαν» οι ημερομηνίες των προεδρικών εκλογών στη Γαλλία

Prancūzijos prezidento rinkimai vyks kitais metais balandžio 18 ir gegužės 2 dienomis

Francúzsko už pozná dátumy prezidentských volieb 2027, krajná pravica cíti historickú šancu na prevzatie moci

French presidential vote to be held on April 18 and May 2 next year

Ξεκινά επισήμως η προεκλογική περίοδος στη Γαλλία για τις προεδρικές του 2027 – Οι υποψήφιοι διάδοχοι του Μακρόν

Când au loc alegerile prezidențiale din Franța: ultimul mandat al lui Emmanuel Macron se încheie pe 13 mai 2027

Politiko: Predsednički izbori u Francuskoj 18. aprila i 2. maja 2027. godine, konkurencija za Makronovo mesto brojna

Predsjednički izbori u Francuskoj 18. aprila i 2. maja?

Predsjednički izbori u Francuskoj 18. aprila i 2. maja 2027. godine, konkurencija za Makronovo mjesto brojna

Dates de la présidentielle : les règles de silence politique «seront les mêmes que d'habitude», assure le gouvernement face à la polémique

Las elecciones presidenciales francesas tienen por fin fecha: 18 de abril y 2 de mayo del 2027

Myriad of French presidential candidates to face off in late April election

France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

Story evolution

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Why this matters

Story evolution

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Political spectrum

Coverage matrix(13 sources)