French presidential candidates focus on cost-of-living ahead of 2027 election

A recent Ipsos poll indicates that French voters are increasingly pessimistic, with rising prices emerging as the foremost concern as the country approaches the presidential election scheduled for April 2027. The survey, conducted across a representative sample of the electorate, found that a majority of respondents view the cost of living as the most pressing issue affecting their daily lives, reflecting broader anxieties about inflation and household budgets.

Candidates spanning the political spectrum are responding to the data, positioning the economy at the centre of their campaigns. Figures such as far‑right leader Marine Le Pen and far‑left contender Jean‑Luc Mélenchon have each pledged to prioritize measures aimed at curbing price increases, signalling that the election narrative is likely to be dominated by debates over fiscal policy, social welfare and strategies to restore consumer confidence.