02:00 (00:00)⇢Philippe Enters 2027 Race Amid Budget Woes
⌨The French headlines report extensively on Édouard Philippe's announcement of his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election (Le Point, BFMTV, L'Obs). This news emerges amid ongoing discussions about selecting a new Prime Minister, with President Macron continuing consultations (Le Parisien). Budget concerns are prominent, with reports of significant funds needed to control the deficit (Le Monde, Les Echos, Libération). The situation is described as increasingly worrying, with Bercy announcing a likely worsening of the deficit. The Paralympics are also in focus, with France currently ranking fifth in the medal count (France TV Info).