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The front page of Le Figaro highlights upcoming French presidential elections in 2027, with polls showing fluctuating support for key candidates like Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Domestic issues include debates around social unrest, potential salary increases, and the housing market, with…
Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon are seeing increased support in polls for the 2027 presidential election, while Édouard Philippe's support is declining.
Marine Le Pen stated that France does not have discrimination and is the least racist country globally.
Rivals Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal are in disagreement over primary elections for the 2027 presidential race in the Southeast region of France.
Right-wing candidates for the 2027 presidential election met in Saint-Raphaël but did not reach an agreement.
Despite high incomes, some affluent French professionals are choosing to rent rather than buy their main homes, deviating from the trend seen in previous generations.
The demographic impact of the baby boomer generation's inheritance is predicted to lower real estate prices in certain cities.
Le Figaro presents a ranking of cities and villages in the Southwest of France deemed ideal for a peaceful lifestyle.
Sarah Knafo is demanding the abolition of the CSG and forecasting salary increases exceeding 10%, while acknowledging limitations on raising wages beyond the Smic.
