00:00When a continuing France officially calls for presidential elections,
00:04the first round will take place on April 18, 2027,
00:08following a possible second round on May 2.
00:11The elections will mark the constitutional end of Emmanuel Macron's term
00:15and will give way to a close race between the left, the Conservative bloc, and the far right.
00:21Since the French electoral system provides for runoff,
00:24if no candidate achieves an absolute majority,
00:27authorities have already planned and preserved May 2, 2027, for this possible runoff.
00:33Among the candidates who have confirmed their intention to run are figures from Macron's circle,
00:39such as former Prime Minister Eduard Philippe and Gabriel Atal,
00:42as well as the leader of the left, Jean-Luc Mélenchon,
00:45who will be running for president for the fourth time.
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