Record ~30 candidates eye French presidency ahead of 2027 vote

With seven months to go, nearly 30 French political figures, including Glucksmann, Attal, Hollande, Le Pen, Mélenchon, Retailleau, and Philippe, are positioning for the 2027 presidential race. The field is unusually large, though the 500-endorsement threshold will likely cull the list. This signals a fragmented political landscape and high uncertainty over the eventual runoff.