Event Brief
France sets presidential election dates for April 18 and May 2
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: France will hold presidential elections on April 18 and May 2, with Macron's term ending May 13.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: France will hold presidential elections on April 18 and May 2.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 4:25 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The elections are scheduled as Macron's second term ends May 13.
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