French candidates compete to lead on cost-of-living crisis ahead of 2027 presidential race
Source Summary
An Ipsos survey shows French voters are deeply pessimistic, with rising prices as their primary concern ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates across the political spectrum, including far-right leader Marine Le Pen and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon, are positioning the cost of living as a central campaign issue.
Why it matters
Cost of living is the dominant voter concern in France, making it a decisive battleground for the 2027 presidential race.
