Ifop
Coverage of Ifop in the Nexus archive.
- Former French President François Hollande drops another comeback hint at private party
François Hollande, who served as French president from 2012 to 2017, hinted at a potential return to politics in 2027 during a private event, stating he 'could be useful' in the next election. Despite improved public perception in recent years, polls suggest he trails significantly behind rivals on the left, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Raphaël Glucksmann, with the Socialist Party set to hold a primary in October to select its candidate.
- Top French court will rule on Le Pen’s appeal before 2027 presidential election
France’s highest court will rule on Marine Le Pen’s appeal of an embezzlement conviction before the 2027 presidential election. Her guilty verdict was upheld, leading to potential house arrest, and the case may impact her campaign ahead of the April 18 first-round vote.