France's presidential election campaign is gradually gaining momentum
In France, the campaign ahead of the presidential election is gradually gaining momentum. Eight months remain until the first round, scheduled for April 18. France 24 reports on political events this weekend. The article was published on August 30, 2026. The outlet describes the current stage of the campaign as one that is slowly gathering pace.
Socialists' event
The Socialist Party concluded a two-day event on Saturday with a speech by its leader, Olivier Faure. He has still not officially announced that he is running for president of France.
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Debate and Bardella's visit
Far-right politician Jordan Bardella visited a fair in the Champagne region as part of the campaign, making a campaign stop. Earlier this week, the first debate involving seven leading candidates took place, organized by business representatives. France 24 invited Renaud Foucart, a senior lecturer in economics at Lancaster University, whom France 24 regularly engages to analyze French politics, to assess the current state of the race.
