2027 French presidential race heats up as budget boost and RN controversy dominate headlines

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu sent a communiqué to the heads of France’s departments, promising extra financial support and proposing to channel a share of the CSG toward the personalized autonomy allowance. The government plans to present a draft of the 2027 budget to the cabinet, with parliamentary debate expected before the presidential election. In parallel, RN leader Jordan Bardella launched a defamation suit against Mediapart, rejecting claims that he authored antisemitic messages in 2013 and labeling the report as a coordinated attempt to destabilise his campaign.

President Emmanuel Macron recorded a record low approval rating in a recent survey, amid public concern over fuel-price measures. Public-sector employees, including firefighters, rallied in more than 170 locations, pressing the government for salary increases and adequate funding for public services.