Le Monde Analysis Predicts Far-Right and Radical Left Candidates Will Dominate 2027 French Presidential Race

'With France seeking profound change, momentum lies only with candidates who promise to upend the status quo'

As speculation mounts over a possible second-round duel between far-right Marine Le Pen and radical left Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the 2027 French presidential election, no candidate from a party that has previously governed has managed to break through. This situation is having damaging effects, writes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.