Elections in France since 2022 have ended in minority governments and hung parliaments. Now, with its deteriorating fiscal position raising concerns among investors, France enters another election cycle this coming spring: a two-round presidential election on April 18 and May 2, with a parliamentary election likely following a few weeks later.
How has the French political landscape evolved, and how might the 2027 election cycle reshape it further? What are the scenarios for the presidency, parliament, and future prime minister? How might these influence France's medium-term fiscal trajectory? Are the recent episodes of riots in major cities a sign of things to come?
HOST
Nicolas Véron
Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)
GUEST
Gérard Grunberg
Director, Telos
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About This Series
Europe faces a turbulent new era of economic, security, and governance challenges. Join Nicolas Véron, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, for What Now, Europe?, a virtual series and podcast with experts and practitioners diving into Europe's future in a changing world.