Event Brief
France sets April 18 and May 2 presidential election
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: France will hold the presidential election on April 18 and May 2, ending Emmanuel Macron's decade in power.
WHO: France
WHAT: Presidential election scheduled for April 18 and May 2, concluding Emmanuel Macron's term
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The presidential election is scheduled to determine the next president after Emmanuel Macron's decade in power.
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