
In race to succeed Macron, Elysée Palace hints at preference for Lecornu
President Emmanuel Macron has no intention of fading into the background ahead of the presidential election.
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President Emmanuel Macron has no intention of fading into the background ahead of the presidential election.

Bruno Retailleau is actively campaigning for the 2027 presidential election, maintaining his focus on reaching the Elysée Palace. Édouard Philippe stated that the issue is not about breaking with Macronism, while writer Boualem Sansal expressed his likely support for Retailleau.

New reports allege that French First Lady Brigitte Macron believes women are 'predators' and implements a 'face control' policy for female staff seeking employment at the Elysée Palace. These claims suggest her actions are driven by jealousy and a desire to control those around her husband, Emmanuel Macron.

The Élysée Palace has been searched as part of an ongoing investigation into contracts related to events, specifically the Pantheonizations. This action is part of a broader inquiry into government dealings.

A comment by President Emmanuel Macron targeting French hardliners over Algeria has provoked a strong reaction from right-wing presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau, escalating tensions ahead of the 2027 Elysée Palace race.

European nations, led by France and the UK, are planning a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway, with Italy also expressing openness to contribute.

French investigators were blocked from entering the Élysée Palace while conducting a probe into an events company that secured contracts for major state ceremonies.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus tomorrow to express French solidarity with the European Union member state, which was hit by drones last week and...

An Elysée Palace treasurer, their spouse, and a Louvre guardian are facing trial in Paris for the theft and receipt of dozens of porcelain pieces stolen from the presidential palace.

Marine Le Pen has successfully avoided being fitted with an ankle monitor, a development that comes as she is seen as closer to the Elysée Palace than ever before. This event highlights her ongoing political activities and legal status.

The 2027 French presidential election is seeing a growing number of candidates, signaling a disorganized race for the Elysée Palace. Among them, Bruno Retailleau is determined to pursue his path towards the presidency.
French investigators have searched the Elysée Palace as part of a corruption investigation into contracts for lavish ceremonies at the Pantheon, a case spanning two decades.

Ofer Bronchtein, a prominent French-Israeli activist and president of the International Forum for Peace, has passed away. The Elysée Palace acknowledged his death, highlighting his humanist voice and dedication to peace.

André, a French cybersecurity expert previously imprisoned in Qatar for 264 days, has condemned the Elysée Palace's 'silence' and President Macron's 'inaction' regarding his case.

A former employee of the Elysée Palace has been convicted for stealing tableware and selling it on the online marketplace Vinted, under the account name 'La lanterne'.

French investigators were reportedly denied access to the Elysée Palace while attempting to conduct inquiries related to a probe into suspected favoritism and corruption concerning government event contracts. The investigation focuses on an influential event agency.

Three men appeared before a Paris criminal court on charges of stealing or possessing over 100 pieces from the French presidential palace's tableware collection.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has seen a surge in opinion polls after her conviction and announcement of her candidacy for the Elysée Palace. Like Farage, Trump, and Berlusconi before her, she seeks electoral gain from challenging the justice system.

Emmanuel Macron hosted a summit at the Elysée Palace with electricity distributors, suppliers, and industrialists to advance France's electrification, resulting in new offers for charging stations and heat pumps.

Two investigators from France's economic crime unit conducted an on-site inspection at the Elysée Palace in Paris yesterday.

The Elysée Palace's smoking room, a masterpiece of 1970s design commissioned by then-president Georges Pompidou, has been restored and is set to go on display.

The Elysée Palace announced that French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to Athens aims to highlight the historical ties between Greece and France.

A former silverware keeper at France's presidential palace has been sentenced to two years for stealing hundreds of thousands of euros worth of luxury items, including presidential porcelain.

The Elysée Palace announced that the French savings account, Livret A, will finance 60% of the new EPR 2 nuclear program.

Three men, including one formerly in charge of the silverware at the French presidential palace, are on trial starting this Thursday, February 26, for stealing dozens of pieces of porcelain from the Élysée. The estimated value of the stolen items exceeds €350,000. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.