France’s presidential candidates hold first debate
By The BriefBrief
France’s main presidential candidates took the stage together for the first time in the campaign during the country’s first presidential debate. The event brought the leading contenders into a direct, shared forum ahead of next year’s election.
WHO:France’s main presidential candidates
WHAT:The main presidential candidates took part together in France’s first presidential debate.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The candidates participated in the first presidential debate as part of the campaign ahead of next year’s election.
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