Paris, France, March 23, 2026 (AFP) - France turns to 2027 race to succeed Macron

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2026-03-23

With local elections done and dusted, France is pivoting towards electing a president to replace Emmanuel Macron next year, with the far right scenting its best chance yet to seize power. As voters prepare to choose a successor to the centrist president bowing out after his maximum two terms, here is the state of play. - The divided left - It is unclear how many presidential candidates the left will field next year, after the local elections t......

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