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France Sets April 18, 2027 First Round For Presidential Election

The French government has confirmed that the first round of the 2027 presidential election will take place on April 18, with a potential runoff scheduled for May 2. The announcement sets the formal timeline for a highly anticipated election cycle that is already drawing political scrutiny.
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