In brief
Marine Le Pen, National Rally candidate, declared the final days of President Macron’s term pathetic after a draft budget was rejected without any votes. TASS reported her remarks, which were shared by BFMTV in a video clip. France’s 2027 presidential first round is set for April, taking place between 20 and 35 days before May 13, when Macron’s term ends.
Marine Le Pen of the National Rally party said the final days of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency were “pathetic,” according to a TASS report. She cited record‑breaking failures, including a draft budget that received zero votes, even from Macron’s own lawmakers, and described the situation as “frankly … somewhat pathetic.”
Le Pen delivered the remarks to reporters on Thursday, the TASS story notes, and BFMTV subsequently posted a video of her comments.
TASS also reviewed France’s electoral timetable, noting that the first round of the 2027 presidential election is slated for April, to occur within 20 to 35 days before Macron’s term expires on May 13, 2027. No specific election date has yet been set.
