A new Odoxa poll indicates Jordan Bardella (National Rally) leading the French presidential race, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon (France Unbowed) surging in support, potentially threatening Édouard Philippe's (conservative) second-round spot.
Former French PM Gabriel Attal, 37, announced his presidential bid, challenging the far-right and joining a crowded centrist field. His campaign aims to strengthen support in rural areas.
Former French President François Hollande, who left office with low approval ratings, is reportedly considering a presidential comeback in 2027. Despite polls showing him with less than 10% support, Hollande hopes to capitalize on divisions within the Socialist Party and a crowded center-right field to emerge as a moderate option.
