Presidential Election 2027: The right and the far-right contest the date of the second round, scheduled for the day after May 1st.

Bruno Retailleau and the National Rally have urged the government to postpone the presidential election's second round due to potential violence following May Day protests. Retailleau expressed concerns about the legality of candidates campaigning during the protests, while Louis Aliot from the National Rally highlighted the disruption these events could cause to the electoral process. The government has until ten weeks before the first round to finalize election dates, which are currently set for April 18 and May 2. Despite ongoing social unrest, the Élysée has ruled out changing the election dates, emphasizing the need for order and participation.